Case Number: 3447
Danks, Joseph, alias Davis - Age 36 - Shot to death at 5741 Drexel Ave., by Officer Fleming who answer a burglary call at above flat. Danks was under bonds on 2 other burglary charges. On 9/10 Flemming was commended by the Coroner. 5th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 9, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 9, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5741 Drexel Av |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 5741 Drexel,flat above on where crime occurred had |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 5741 Drexel,flat above on where crime occurred had |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Other residence |
Victim
| Name | Danks, Joseph (Davis) |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A known thief |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Officer Fleming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 10, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
