Case Number: 4521
Metz, Clarence - Age 22 - Stabbed to death at about 43rd St. & Vincennes Ave., by either Lieut L.C. Washington or Lieut. M.C. Browning, both colored, who were on their way home, with three colored women when attacked by a mob of white rioters. On 9/9 Washington & Browning were exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 43rd St. & Vincennes |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 43rd & Vincennes Ave |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | 43rd & Vincennes Ave |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Metz, Clarence |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Washington, Lieut. LC ;Brownin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 9, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
