Case Number: 4546
Morris, J.C., alias Ges. Gilmore, alias Jas. Edwards - Age 27 - Fatally shot 7/13/20 at Hoyne Ave. "L" Sta. By Officer Michael Coplis while attempting to rob the "L" station agent. On 8/5/20 Coplis was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 13, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 13, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Hoyne Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | L station |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | L station |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Morris, J.C., "Ges. Gilmore", |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Coplis, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 5, 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 |
