Case Number: 4268

Love, Grant - Age 28 - Col. - Shot to death at 4732 Wabash Ave., by Mrs. Jessie Seaths, who on Aug. 7th was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable in so doing. 11th Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 6, 1916
Date of Death August 6, 1916
Address 4732 Wabash ave.
Location Description 4732 Wabash
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 4732 Wabash
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Love, Grant
Age 28 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Seaths, Mrs. Jessie
Gender Female
Race White

Police

Precinct 11
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 6-Aug-16
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 7, 1916
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Justifiable homicide
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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