Case Number: 3305

Carruthers, Wm. J. - Age 34 - Col. - Fatally shot at N.E. Cor. Root and Dearborn Sts., during a quarrel with 4 unknown colored men in soldiers uniforms. 4 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense April 20, 1919
Date of Death April 20, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description N.E. Corner Root and Dearborn sts.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Location N.E. Corner Root and Dearborn sts.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Carruthers, Wm. J.
Age 34 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 18
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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