Case Number: 4392

Monks, James. 50 ys. Fatally shot Oct. 20 in rear of 2421 W. 12 St. by Henry Westlund who was exonerated 10/24/13 by Coroner. 24 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 20, 1913
Date of Death October 20, 1913
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description rear of 2421 W. 125th st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Location rear of 2421 W. 125th st.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Monks, James
Age 50 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Westlund, Henry
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 24
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 24, 1913
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

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