Case Number: 3893
Harris, George - Age 45 - Fatally shot Oct. 25 in front of #2910 Wentworth Ave., by Officer John F. Mangin when he attempted to assault him with a knife while under arrest. Mangin was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 PCt.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 25, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 25, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 2910 Wentworth |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | harris, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | mangin, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Accountant |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 27, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
