Case Number: 4528
Monroe, C.J. - Age 22 - Col. - Fatally shot 11/11/19 in Duplex Sanitary Bldg. of Ill. Steel Co., during an altercation, by one Jessie Adams, who, on 11/13 was exonerated by the Coroner as having done so in self-defense. 8 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 11, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 11, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Duplex sanitary bldg. of Ill. Steel Co. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Duplex sanitary bldg. of Ill. Steel Co. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Monroe, C.J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Adams, Jesse |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 8 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 13, 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 |
