Case Number: 3881
Harris, James N. - Age 35 - (Col.) Shot to death in his office, #8 E. 37th St., by Josephine Polk who gave herself up. Coroner's jury disagreed about holding her to G.J. and on 11/28 was held without bail by Judge Hayes. 5th Pct. 12/5/18 - Acquitted - Kavanagh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 15, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 15, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 8 E 37th st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | office |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | office |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Harris, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Polk, Josephine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
|---|---|
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
