Case Number: 4924
Renda, Joseph - Age 28 - Fatally shot July 1st in dining room at 721 So. Morgan St., by James Maggins, his brother-in-law, while quarreleing with his wife Mary Renda. On 7/6 Maggino was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in defense of his sister. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 5, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 1, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 721 So. Morgan St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in dining room at 721 So. Morgan St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in dining room at 721 So. Morgan St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Renda, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Maggins, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 6, 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 |
