Case Number: 3092
Banks, Sam - Age 31 - (Col) - Fatally shot at S.E. Cor. 43rd ST. & Wentworth Ave., by Officers Delige and White whom he attempted to shoot while being questioned. Officers exonerated.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 7, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 7, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 43rd St. & Wentworth |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | southeast corner of 43rd & Wentworth |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | southeast corner of 43rd & Wentworth |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Banks, Sam |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Delige, Officer White |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Feb-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 7, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
