Case Number: 3481
Dent, Robert - Age 30 - Colored - Came to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment of gunshot wound in right side. Rode in from Gary, Ind. and stated he had received the wound there when about to board a passenger train at the Central R.R. Station. Coroner's verdict: "Shot by unknown person in Gary, Ind." 2 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 26, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 26, 1920 |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | Gary, In. when boarding a train at Central RR stat |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Gary, In. when boarding a train at Central RR stat |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Dent, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | American Indian |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Luke's |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
