Case Number: 3606
Fleming, George R. - Age 22 - Fatally stabbed August 5th in front of 454 E. 47th St. with a bayonet attached to rifle in hands of Private Edgar D. Mohan, of the Illinois Reserve Militia, on duty in riot zone. On 9/22 coroner recommended Mohan be held to Court Martial on charge of manslaughter. 4 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 5, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 454 E 47th st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | in front of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Fleming, George R |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Mohan Edgar D |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Aug-19 |
| 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 22, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
