Case Number: 3116
Bass, Samuel - Age ? - col - fatally assaulted July 29th at 22nd & Union Sts. by a mob of white men during race rioting. On 9/18 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of unknown assailants. 15 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1919 |
| Address | 22nd and Union St |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Race Riot |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Race Riot |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Bass, Samuel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 18, 1919 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
