Case Number: 3961

Jackson, James, "Col." 40 yrs. Shot dead Moore's Saloon 41 West 22d St. by Thomas Owens who was exonerated 6/11/12 by Coroner. 4 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 7, 1912
Date of Death June 7, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 41 West 22nd St.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description Moore's Saloon
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Moore's Saloon
Type of Business Bar/saloon
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Jackson, James
Age 40 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Owens, Thomas
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 4
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision June 11, 1912
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

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