Case Number: 4580
McGrew, Fred. Col. - Age 40 - While entering saloon at N.W. cor. 39th St. & Rhodes Ave., was struck by a stray bullet fired across the street by one colored man at another. Criminal ordered arrested by Coroner. 5th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 1, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 1, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | NW Corner of 39th St & Rhodes Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saloon |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saloon |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | McGrew, Fred |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
