Case Number: 4097
Kenard, Wm. "Col." - 20 yrs. - Fatally shot Aug. 8th at 2600 So. State St. by Joseph Weiss, who was arrested and on 8/10/14 held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. Aug. 1914 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 8, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 8, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2600 S State |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 2600 S State |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2600 S State |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kenard, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Weiss, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Aug-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 10, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
