Case Number: 4789

Perkins, George - Age 28 - Col. - Fatally shot Mar. 13th at 157 W. 37 St. 2nd floor during an argument over money with Ernest Webb who was on Apr. 1st ordered held by the Coroner when apprhehended. 3rd Prec.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 13, 1918
Date of Death March 13, 1918
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 157 W 37th
Type of Location Residence
Location Description at 157 W 37th 2nd fl
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at 157 W 37th 2nd fl
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Common area of apartment building/complex

Victim

Name Perkins, george
Age 28 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Webb, Ernest
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision April 1, 1918
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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