Case Number: 4522

Marcus, David, alias Marks - Age 60 - Shot to death at 37th St. & Rhodes Ave., by an unknown colored man during race riots. Marcus not a rioter. 8/29 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of unknown assailant. 3 Pct. [RACE RIOT]


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 28, 1919
Date of Death July 28, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 37th St. & Rhodes Ave
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description 37th St. & Rhodes Ave
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Race riot
Total Number of Victims 1
Civil Unrest race riot
Location 37th St. & Rhodes Ave
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Civil Unrest Race Riot
Type of Manslaughter Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.)

Victim

Name Marcus , David , Marks
Age 60 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 29, 1919
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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