Case Number: 4374
Meyers, Edw. 25 yrs. Shot dead Washington Blvd. and Oakley Ave. by R.B. Cook whom he tried to stick up. Cook exonerated by Coroner 11/4/12 - 29 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 3, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 3, 1912 |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Washington Blvd & Oakley ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Washington Blvd & Oakley ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Meyers, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Cook, R.B. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 4, 1912 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
