Case Number: 3153
Bevins, Chester - Age 32 - Shot to death in Calumet Ave., between 34th & 35th by officer Joseph A. Norris, of the 3d Pct. who was arrested and on 11/1/20 held by the Coroner. Norris was accompanied by a woman Anna Dixon with whom he was quarreling. The woman screamed when he slapped her face and when Bevins went to interfere, was shot by Norris, who was intoxicated. 3 Pct. 12/13/21 - Acquitted - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 31, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 31, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Calumet Ave between 34th and 35th |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Accidental death |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | victim went to interfere when woman screamed and h |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Bevins, Chester |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a person outside family |
Defendant
| Name | Norris, Off Joseph A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 31-Oct-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 1, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 31, 1921 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
