Case Number: 3625

French, Linwood, - Age 28 - Col. - Throat cut in free-for-all-fight among several colored men in hallway of 3111 Cottage Grove Ave. James Smith is wanted. 35 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 11, 1920
Date of Death December 11, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3111 cottage Grove
Type of Location Residence
Location Description hallway
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Location hallway
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other
Type of Residence Common area of apartment building/complex

Victim

Name French, Linwood
Age 28 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 35
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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