Case Number: 3524

Elder, Henry Colfax - Age 32 - Col. - Fatally shot 3/1 in saloon at 132 W. 31st St., during argument and fight by John Souson who was held by the coroner 3/8/19. 15 Pct. 5/19/20 - Bond forf. - Brentano - 1/17/21 - s/o Taylor. 5/25/22 Reinstated - Kersten. 7/25/22 s/o - Fitch.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 1, 1919
Date of Death March 1, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 132 W. 31st St.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description Saloon
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Bar room brawl
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Saloon
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Business Bar/saloon
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Elder, Henry
Age 32 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Souson, John
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 8-Mar-19
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision May 19, 1920
Trial Judge Taylor
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence January 17, 1921
Number of Times Case Stricken Off 2
Outcome of Trial Stricken off

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