Case Number: 353
Copeland, Josie, colored, shot dead, Pouver's saloon, Taylor St. and Plymouth Place, by John Stuart, colored, who was arrested and held to the Grand Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 17, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 17, 1893 |
| Address | Taylor St. / Plymouth Pl. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Pouver's saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot dead |
| Motive | Shot dead |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Pouver's saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Copeland, Josie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Stuart, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
