Case Number: 4544
Moore, James Lee - Age 28 - Colored - Shot to death at 4601 So. State St., (The Derby Inn) by Officer John W. Wright who was assaulted when he attempted to quell a fight among several colored men with drawn knives. On 5/31 Wright was exonerated by the Coroner who returned verdict of "accidental shooting." 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 30, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 30, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4601 S. State St |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | 4601 S. State St. The Derby Inn |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 4601 S. State St. The Derby Inn |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Moore, James Lee |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Wright, John W. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-May-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 31, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
