Case Number: 4688
Orr, Junius A. - Age 29 - Col. - Shot to death in front of 531 Bowen Ave., while attempting to escape after a robbery. Officer Griffith of 4 Pct. who shot him was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 5, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 531 Bowen Ave |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Orr, Junius |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Griffith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
