Case Number: 5205
Shannon, Minor - Age 37 - Col. - Shot to death in front of 2702 State St., during a quarrel with Sidney L. DeBose who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on 7/17/19. 3d Pct. 5/17/20 to Joliet Pen. - Judge Scanlon.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 17, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 17, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2702 State st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 2702 State st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 2702 State st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Shannon, Minor |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | DeBose, Sidney |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 17, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 17, 1920 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
