Case Number: 3862
Hill, Muford - Age 35 - (Col.) Shot to death in Marcus Nierman's Pawnshop 3130 State St., by Hyman Cohen, clerk, when he attempted to rob the place. 12/8/16 Cohen was exonerated by the Coroner. 5th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 15, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 15, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3130 State |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Marcus Nierman's pawn shop |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Marcus Nierman's pawn shop |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hill, Mutford |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Cohen, Hyman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store Clerk |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 8, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
