Case Number: 3789
Harris, John - exconvict 32 yrs shot dead in front of 817 Francisco St. by Off. Bernard Wallents of 28 Pct. while he was in act of robbing a citizen. Wallents commended by Coroner. - 24 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 29, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 29, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 817 Francisco 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 | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Harris, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | An ex-convict |
Defendant
| Name | Wallents, Bernard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
