Case Number: 4878
Robinson, David, "Col," 28 yrs. Fatally shot Jan. 16th Richardson Coal Cos. yards 31st & Stewart Ave. by watchman Ges. W. Sweeney who caught him stealing coal and swas assaulted by Robinson. Sweeney exonerated 1/19/14. 6 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 16, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 16, 1914 |
| Address | 31st St. / Stewart Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Richardson Coal Cos. Yards |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Richardson Coal Cos. Yards |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Robinson, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Sweeney, Ges. W. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 17-Jan-14 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 19, 1914 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
