Case Number: 4969

Redding, alias Redden, James - Age 40 - Fatally injured at 7th St. and State St., when assaulted with a crutch in hands of Wm. Burke, during a quarrel. On 7/20 Burke was exonerated by the Coroner. Thos. Loftis, Walter Joyce and Ges. Bewly held as accessories and on 7/21/20 cases nolled by Judge Holmes. 2 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 10, 1920
Date of Death July 10, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 7th St. & State St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description 7th St. & State St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 7th St. & State St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Redding, alias Redden , James
Age 40 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Burke, william
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 4

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 20, 1920
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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