Case Number: 3828
Hutchinson, Carl - Col. - Age 35 - Shot to death in saloon at 3201 State St., by Vernon Cox, Col., whom he assaulted with a shovel and who on 2/3/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. - 5th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 2, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 2, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3201 State St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hutchinson, Carl |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Cox, Vernon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Feb-15 |
| 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 | February 3, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
