Case Number: 3939
Holland, Willie - Age 23 - Col. - Shot to death in restaurant at 2842 Dearborn St., by officer Sidney A. Williams, colored, whom he assaulted from behind while the officer was searching another colored man for concealed weapons. On 12/11/20 Williams was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 10, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 10, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2842 Dearborn |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | restaurant |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | restaurant |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hollard, Willie |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Williams, Sidney, A |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 11, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
