Case Number: 4777
Paris, John, alias "Dopey" - Age 27 - Shot to death at 21st St., 200 ft. east of Michigan Ave., by Officer Daniel Gilbert, of 1st Dy. Office, when he refused to halt at command. On 7/11 Gilbert was exonerated. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 10, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 10, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 21st and Michigan |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at 21st st 200 ft east of Michigan |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at 21st st 200 ft east of Michigan |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Paris, John aka Dopey |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Gilbert, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Jul-17 |
| 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 | July 11, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
