Case Number: 3307
Cain, Hughie - Age 35 - (Col.) - Shot to death at 3237 Indiana Ave., by his business partner Stanley Weeks during a fight. Weeks was ordered arrested and held over by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 20, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 20, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3237 Indiana Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Cain, Hughie |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Weeks, Stanley |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
