Case Number: 3584

Fowler, John - Age 38 (col) - Fatally shot 6/23 at 21 W. 47th St., 2nd apt., by Robert Long during an argument. On 7/17 Long was held by the Coroner. 11th Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 23, 1917
Date of Death June 23, 1917
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address 21 W 47th st
Type of Location Residence
Location Description 2nd apt
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 2nd apt
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Fowler, John
Age 38 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Long, Robert
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 11
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 17, 1917
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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