Case Number: 4875
Robinson, Chester, "Col." 40 yrs. Fatally shot rear 3758 State St. by Off. Wooster of 5th Pct. whom he assaulted. Wooster exonerated by Coroner. 5 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 5, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5, 1913 |
| Address | 7824 S. Halsted |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Rear 7824 S. Halsted |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Rear 7824 S. Halsted |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Roberts, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Browning, Geo |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Jun-13 |
| 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 | June 5, 1913 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
