Case Number: 4210
Lawson, James, colored. 37 ys.old. Shot dead while fighting at 29th St. and Armour Ave. by Robert Haley who was arrested. 4 prect. Coroner 6/4/12. 11-23-12 - 15 yrs. Joliet. Cooper.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 3, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 3, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 29th St. & Armour Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Lawson, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Haley, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Jun-12 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 4, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Cooper |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 23, 1912 |
| Length of Sentence | 15 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
