Case Number: 3925
Hargrave, Wm. - Age 49 - Colored - Fatally shot April 9 in front of 2946 So. State St. by officer Dennis Wilson, who attempted to arrest him. Wilson also was shot by Hargrave, dying April 10th. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 9, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2946 S State |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hargrave, Wm |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Wilson, Dennis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
