Case Number: 4036
Joshua, Thomas - Age 18 - Col. - Fatally shot at 51st & Wabash Ave. by Lieut. Jas. F. Day and Officer Edw. Mitchell, who were in an auto when fired upon by Joshua. Officers returned his fire and killed him. On 9/18 officers were exonerated by the Coroner. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 51st and Wabash Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 51st and Wabash Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | 51st and Wabash Ave. |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Joshua, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Day, Jas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 18, 1919 |
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| 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 |
