Case Number: 5153
Stokes, Thomas - Age 26 - Fatally shot Dec. 1st at 454 Root St., by Poolroom owner Thomas McGrath, who, on Dec. 3 was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. 19 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 1, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 1, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 454 Root st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Poolroom owner shot victim |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Poolroom owner shot victim |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Stokes, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | McGrath, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| 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 | December 3, 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 |
