Case Number: 4165
Kleinmark, Nicholas - Age 20 - Stabbed to death on street car at 38th Pl. and Ashland Ave., while leading an attack of white rioters upon three negroes in the car. On 9/5 Joseph Scott who stabbed him was exonerated by the Coroner as having done so in self-defense. On 8/15 Scott was held to G.J. in $25,000.00 by Judge Holmes. 16 Pct. Sept. 1919 No bill on Kleinmark. [RIOT CASE]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 28, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 38th pl. & Ashalnd ave. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | street car |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | street car |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Kleinmark, Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Scott, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Aug-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Holmes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
