Case Number: 3603
Franklin, Harry - Age 38 - (Col.) Fatally shot Jan. 6th at 34th & State Sts., by Bessie Savoy who was exonerated as having fired in self-defense. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 6, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 6, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 34th and State st |
| 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 | Franklin, Harry |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Savoy, Bessie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
