Case Number: 3310
Crawford, James - Age 37 - (Col.) - Fatally shot July 27th & 29th St. & Cottage Grove Ave., by Officer Dennis P. Keating after he had fired at Officer John T. O'Brien. On 9/3 Keating was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable in doing so. 3 Pct. [RIOT CASE]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 27, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 27, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 29th st. & Cottage Grove Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Riot, civil unrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | riot |
| Location | 29th st. & Cottage Grove Ave. |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Riot, brawling crowd |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Crawford, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Keating, Dennis P. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Jan-22 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 3, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
