Case Number: 4017
Jones, Jas. Age 24 - Col. Stabbed on Apr. 9th at 40th St. and Ashland Ave. (Wilson & Co.) by one James Wong, who on Apr. 30 was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. 14th Prec.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 29, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 40th St. and Ashland Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Wison and Co. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wison and Co. |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Jones, Jas |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Wong, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Chinese |
| Race | Asian |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 30, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
