Case Number: 2899
Allen, Usher, - Age 31 - (col) - Shot to death at 729 W. VanBuren St., printing office, in quarrel with his brother in law Charles Oden, who on 5/23 was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 7/20/17 to Joliet Pen. Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 22, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 22, 1917 |
| Address | 729 W. Van Buren st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Printing office |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Printing office |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Allen, Usher |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Oden, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-May-17 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 23, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 20, 1917 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
