Case Number: 4986
Rowe, Arthur - Age 35 - Col. Fatally shot 11/9/20 in vacant lot at 4615 So. State St., by Sergt. James B. Tucker and Patrolman David Gwine at whom he fired four shots when they attempted to arrest him for annoying a woman. On 12/17/20 the officres were exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 9, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 4615 S. State St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in vacant lot at 4615 S. State |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in vacant lot at 4615 S. State |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Rowe, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Tucker,James B. Sergt. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Accountant |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 17, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
