Case Number: 5182
Stone, John - Age 33 - (Col.) - Shot and fatally wounded at 31st near State St., by Officer Jesse A. Harper who had him under arrest and whose revolver he attempted to take from his pocket. 12/9/ Harper exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 7, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 7, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 31st & State st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 31st near State st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 31st near State st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Stone, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Harper, Jesse A. Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 9, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
