Case Number: 3143

Brandon, John - Age 46 - Colored - Shot to death between two houses, at 8902 Strand St., by Minnie Stovely, who was exonerated by the coroner as being justifiable in so doing. 8 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 21, 1920
Date of Death September 21, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 2902 Strand St
Type of Location Residence
Location Description between two houses
Total Number of Victims 1
Location between two houses
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Brandon, John
Age 46 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Stouely, Minnie
Gender Female
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 8
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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