Case Number: 4538
Manning, Grover P. - Age 35 - Shot to death in Iowa St. 100 feet west of Lawndale Ave., by officers Thoma and Young while attempting to escape arrest and murdering his wife Bonnie in front of 3650 W. Chicago Ave. the officers were exonerated. 23 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 29, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 29, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Iowa St. & Lawndale Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In Iowa St 100ft west of Lawndale Ave |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In Iowa St 100ft west of Lawndale Ave |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Manning, Grover P. |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Thoma |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
