Case Number: 4951

Roberson, Robert - Col. - Age 47 - Fatally assaulted at 55th & Princeton Ave., by a crowd of young men who escaped. 13 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 22, 1919
Date of Death June 22, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 55th & Princeton Ave
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description 55th & Princeton Ave
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 55th & Princeton Ave
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Roberson, Robert
Age 47 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Gender Male

Police

Precinct 13
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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