Case Number: 3311

Copling, Theodore, alias Thos. Copeland. - Age 18 - Col. - Fatally shot July 30th in front of 2920 So. State St., by Hanson Baker and Norman Partee, who were held to G.J. 8/12, by the Coroner, together with Dan Torcello and Louise Graise. 3 Pct. 12/1/19 - all nolle prossed - Crowe. [RACE RIOT]


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 30, 1919
Date of Death July 30, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address 2920 S. State st.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in front of 2920 S. State st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Race riot
Total Number of Victims 1
Civil Unrest race riot
Location in front of 2920 S. State st.
Number of Defendants 4
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Civil Unrest Race Riot
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Copling, Theodore, Copeland
Age 18 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Baker, Hanson
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 13-May-23
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 4

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 12, 1919
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Crowe
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision December 1, 1919
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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