Case Number: 3908
Harris, Armour Lee - Age 24 - Col. - Fatally shot 5/15/ in front of 4731 So. State St. by Officer Mansell of 4th Pct. after he assaulted the officer at cell house door and attempted to escape. Mansell exonerated. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 15, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 16, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4731 s State |
| Type of Location | Jail, prison, lawful custody of police or corrections, police station |
| Location Description | cell house door |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Child abuse |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | cell house door |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Harris, Armour Lee |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Mansell |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
