Case Number: 4027
Jones, Austin - Age 35 - Col. - Fatally shot 2/6 at Lake Shore R.R. at 36th St. by Special Officer Sorder who caught him stealing from freight cars. Sorder was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 6, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 6, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | Lake Shore R.R. at 36th St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Lake Shore R.R. at 36th St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jones, Austin |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Jorden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| 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 |
