Case Number: 4633
Nall, Bert - Age 17 - Fatally shot 9/13 in alley rear of 1521 N. Clark St., by Officer Shelby Gott when he attempted to escape arrest. On 8/14 Gott was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 13, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 13, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1521 N. Clark st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alley |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Nall, Bert |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Gott, Shelby |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| 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 | March 20, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Barnett |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 20, 1920 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of felony murder |
