Case Number: 3821
Hinds, Charles - 44 yrs. - Fatally shot dying same day, at rear of 2971 State St., by Robt. V. Ridley whom the Coroner exonerated as having shot in self-defense. 4th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 12, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 12, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2971 State St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | rear |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hinds, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Ridley, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Oct-14 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 12, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
