Case Number: 3762
Gilmore, Charles - Age 30 - Col. - Shot to death in front of 2949 Federal St., during an altercation over some money, by Alex Poole, who escaped. 3 Pct. 2/23/21 Poole arrested in Memphis, Tenn., brought back & turned over to Sheriff. 6/13/21 - to Joliet Pen. Wilson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 8, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 8, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2949 Federal 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 | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Gilmore, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Poole, Alex |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Out of state arrest |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Feb-21 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Wilson |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 13, 1921 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
