Case Number: 3750
Goodman, Henry - Age 36 - Col. - Died from tetanus due to wound of scalp received July 28th at 39th & Root Sts., when assaulted with iron (street car door) lever, by one of a mob of white men who stopped car, during race rioting. On 9/22 coroner recommended arrest and holdover on charge of manslaughter of unknown assailant. 3 Pct. RACE RIOT.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 12, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 39th and Root Sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Goodman, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 22, 1919 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
