Case Number: 3602
Felton, Ladmore - Age 39 (Col.) Fatally shot 1/25 in 30th St. between Dearborn and State Sts., by Gertrude Bondurant who was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | January 25, 1919 |
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Date of Death | January 25, 1919 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
Address | 30th st. between Dearborn and State |
Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
Type of Death | Manslaughter |
Description | Self Defense |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
Name | Felton, Ladmore |
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Age | 39 years |
Gender | Male |
Race | Black |
Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
Name | Bondurant, Gerdrude |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
Precinct | 3 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
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Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |