Case Number: 3491
Everage, Dowry, "Col." 19 yrs. fatally shot Aug. 17 at 31st & Wabash Ave. by officer Bowker of 5th Pct. who had him under arrest when he broke away and ran. Bowker exonerated by Coroner 9/13/12 - 5 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 17, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 17, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Park |
| Location Description | 31st and Wabash Av |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 31st and Wabash Av |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Everage,, Dowry |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Bowker |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 13, 1912 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
