Case Number: 5045
Smith, Wm. 30 yrs. "Col." Fatally shot Nov. 26 at 32nd & State Sts., by Frank Morrow, a watchman, after Smith had broken a window in Millinery Store 3218 State St. Morrow exonerated 12/11/13 - 5 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 26, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 28, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 32ne and State st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Morrow, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 11, 1913 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
