Case Number: 3975

Johnson, William, "Col." 24 yrs. Shot dead 3510 Dearborn St. by Wm. Smith who was Exonerated by Coroner 8/28/13 - 5 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 27, 1913
Date of Death August 27, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3510 Dearborn St.
Type of Location Other
Location Description 3510 Dearborn St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 3510 Dearborn St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Johnson, William
Age 24 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Smith, William
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 5
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 27-Aug-13
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 28, 1913
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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