Case Number: 3905
Ham, James, Age 25 - Col. - Shot to death on rear of porch of 3829 Grand Blvd., by Perry E. Gregory who caught him in act of forcing entrance to his flat. 4/15 Gregory was exonerated. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 1, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 1, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3829 Grand Blvd |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | flat |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | flat |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Ham, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Gregory, Perry E |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 15, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
