Case Number: 3913

Humphrey, John - Age 21 - Col. - Shot to death in 35th St. between State St. & Michigan Ave., either by police officers or by mob of colored men, coroner's jury unable to determine. 3 Pct. [RACE RIOT]


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 28, 1919
Date of Death July 28, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 35th between State and Michigan
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in 35th st
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Race riot
Total Number of Victims 1
Civil Unrest race riot
Location in 35th st
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Civil Unrest Race Riot
Type of Manslaughter Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.)

Victim

Name Humphrey, John
Age 21 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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