Case Number: 4025
Jones, Ernest L. - Age 30 - (Col.) Fatally shot Jan. 13th at N.W. corner 35th & State St., by Officer Wm. P. McCall of 3d Pct. who was exonerated by the Coroner. Self-defense. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 13, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 13, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 35th and State St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | NW Corner 35th and State St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NW Corner 35th and State St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jones, Ernest |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | McCall, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| 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
| 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 |
