Case Number: 2931
Anderson, Robert - Age 28 - Col. - Fatally shot at 31 E. 28 St., Flat "O" furing a quarrel with a colored woman, Cleo Weir, who was arrested and on 11/15/20 held by the Coroner. 3 Pct. 1/3/21 Nolle Prossed - Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 13, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 13, 1920 |
| Address | 31 E. 28th st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | flat "O" |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | flat "O" |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Anderson, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Weir, Cleo |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Nov-20 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 15, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
