Case Number: 5071
Smith, John S. - 28 yrs. - (ex-con) Shot dead in rear of 1256 No. Western Ave., after committing burglary, by Officer Ges. H. Carleton of 34th who was commended by the Coroner. 34 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 3, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 3, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1256 N. Western Ave. |
| Location Description | in rear of 1256 No. Western Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of 1256 No. Western Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Smith, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Known to Chicago Police as | An ex-convict |
Defendant
| Name | Carleton, Ges H. Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
