Case Number: 3916
Hardwick, Paul, alias Hartwell - Age 51 - Colored - Shot to death at Adams & Wabash Ave., by a mob of white men, among whom Ray Freedman was identified as being present. On Sept. 12th Freedman was held by the Coroner. 1st Pct. Oct. 1919 No bill. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Adams and Wabash |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Adams and Wabash |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | Adams and Wabash |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hardwick, Paul |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Freedman, Ray |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 12, 1919 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
