Case Number: 4428
Mattern, Stewart - Age 20 - Shot dead at 3522 Reta St., while attempting to escape arrest, by Sergt. Wm. E. Kelly, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 42 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 25, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 25, 1916 |
| Address | 3522 Reta st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mattern, Stewart |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Kelly, William Sergt. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
