Case Number: 4960
Reynolds, John S. - Age 43 - Fatally shot in his shooting gallery at 709 N. Clark St., accidentally, by one May Burns, who escaped, but later surrendered and on 12/23/19 was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 21, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 21, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 709 N. Clark |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | shooting gallery |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | shooting gallery |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Reynolds, John S. |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Burns, May |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Escaped, arrested later |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 23, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
