Case Number: 5063

Smith, Fred P. - 27 yrs. - Fatally shot in head at 4433 No. Kilpatrick Ave., by his brother Benjamin J. Smith, who was exonerated by Coroner. 36th Prct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 2, 1914
Date of Death June 2, 1914
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4433 N. Kilpatrick Ave.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Family quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Smith, Fred P.
Age 27 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Defendant

Name Smith, Benjamin J.
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Police

Precinct 30
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

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

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