Case Number: 3110

Baker, Henry - Age 33 - Fatally shot July 29, while sitting at his window, 2nd Fl. 544 E. 37th St., by unknown white rioters in a passing auto. On 9/11 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of unknown rioters. 3 Pct. [RIOT CASE]


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 29, 1919
Date of Death July 29, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 544 E. 37th St
Location Description in his widow on the 2nd floor
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Riot, civil unrest
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in his widow on the 2nd floor
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Civil Unrest Race Riot
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional auto

Victim

Name Baker, Stanley
Age 33 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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