Case Number: 5144
Stokes, John - Age 34 -Col. - Shot to death on 2nd fl. 2820 Dearborn St., during a quarrel with one James White, who, on Aug. 10th was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 9, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 9, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2820 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 2nd fl 2820 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2nd fl 2820 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Stokes, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | White, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 44 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Aug-17 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 10, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
