Case Number: 4883
Rodgers, alias Roffey, Harry - 34 years - Shot dead in chase, in rear of 6438 Drexel Ave., by Officer James E. Coleman of 12th Pct., who was exonerated by the Coroner. - Verd.: justifiable homicide. 12th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 2, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 2, 1914 |
| Address | 6438 Drexel Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Rear of 6438 Drexel Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Rear of 6438 Drexel Ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Rodgers, Harry, Roffey |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
Defendant
| Name | Off. Coleman, James E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Jul-14 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
