Case Number: 4043

Jackson, Alonzo, Age 30 - Col. - Fatally assaulted 9/21/20 at 937 W. 35th Pl. by unknown rioters. Result of second series of race riots precipitated by killing of Thos. E. Barrett by the negroes. 15 Pct. [RACE RIOT]


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 21, 1920
Date of Death September 28, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address 937 W. 35th Pl
Type of Location Other
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Race riot
Total Number of Victims 1
Civil Unrest race riot
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Civil Unrest Race Riot
Type of Manslaughter Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.)

Victim

Name Jackson, Alonzo
Age 30 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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