Case Number: 4038
Jones, William - Age 22 - Colored - Fatally shot 12/12/19 in 11th Pct. cellroom, by lockup keeper B.F. Morris whom he assaulted and then attempted to escape. Morris was exonerated by the Coroner. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 12, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 12, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Jail, prison, lawful custody of police or corrections, police station |
| Location Description | 11th Pct. Cellroom |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 11th Pct. Cellroom |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jones, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Morris, B.F. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
