Case Number: 4087

Knox, Howard. "Col." 35 yrs. Shot dead 3718 LaSalle St. by his wife Lillian Knox who was exonerated by Coroner 12/30/13. 6 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 29, 1913
Date of Death December 29, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3718 SaSalle st
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description address
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location address
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Knox, Howard
Age 35 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Defendant

Name Knox,Lillian
Gender Female
Ethnicity African American
Race Black
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Police

Precinct 6
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision December 30, 1913
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

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