Case Number: 3993
Jones, Jewel, alias Wm. Wright, col., Age 18 - Fatally shot while attempting to burlgarize drug store at 4666 State St., by officer John Armstrong of 4th Pct. who was exonerated by the Coroenr 6/9/15. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 8, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 8, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4666 State St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | drug store |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | drug store |
| Type of Business | Drug store |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jones, Jewel, Wm. Wright |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Armstrong, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Jun-15 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 9, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
