Case Number: 2811
Cole, Jasper, Officer, fatally shot "accidentally" by William Welbacky, a Police Officer, while fooling with a gun.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 10, 1892 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 10, 1892 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Cole, Off. Jasper |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Welbacky, Off. William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
