Case Number: 2996

Blackmore, Lawrence K. 45 ys. "Col." fatally shot, C&W I. Coach Yard 51st St. by some unknown party. 19 Pct. London Freeman arrested and exonerated by Coroner 12/29/13.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 25, 1913
Date of Death December 25, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 51 st
Type of Location Other
Location Description C & WI. Coach yard
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location C & WI. Coach yard
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Blackmore, Lawrence K.
Age 45 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Freeman, London
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 19
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 25-Dec-13
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision December 29, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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