Case Number: 454
Cuman, David M., 45 years old, of Buffalo, N.Y., killed by blows with fist, 308 Clark St. by Sherman Bell, a waiter in restaurant at above number, with whom he had a quarrel. Bell was arrested. 2d Prect. Held by coroner's jury July 30, 1906. Stricken off in Judge Kersten's court, Nov. 30, 1906.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 28, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 28, 1906 |
| Address | 308 Clark St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Restaurant, 308 Clark St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | killed by blows with fist |
| Motive | quarrel |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Restaurant, 308 Clark St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Cumar, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bell, Sherman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 30, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 30, 1906 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
