Case Number: 3804
Hughes, L.V. "Col." 16 yrs. fatally shot 9/30 in rear of 4842 State St. while committing burglary of market by Albert Mortimer who was exonerated by Coroner. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 30, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 30, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 4824 State St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in rear of market |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of market |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hughes, L |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Mortimer, Albert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
