Case Number: 4511
Maywater, Nathan - Age 30 - Col. - Fatally shot 3/31 at Wilson Ave. and Broadway, by Officers Joseph Schoenfeld and John Rose of 31st Pct. after he broke away from them while under arrest. 31 Pct. Officers were exonerated by the Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 31, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 31, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Wilson ave. & Broadway |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Maywater, Nathan |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Schoenfeld, Joseph, John Rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
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 |
