Case Number: 3136
Brown, Frank J. - Age 29 - Fatally shot 4/8/20 at home, 404 E. 42 St., by his wife Jessie, during a quarrel. On 4/10/20 Mrs. Jessie Brown was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 8, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 8, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 404 E 42nd St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Brown, Frank J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Brown, Mrs. Jessie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 10, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
