Case Number: 5209
Simpson, John - Patrolman, 3 Pct. - Age 28 - (Col.) - Fatally shot July 28 at 31st St. & Wabash Ave., by some unknown rioters whose arrest and holdover for murder was recommended by Coroner 8/28/19. 3 Pct. [RIOT CASE]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 31st st. & Wabash Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 31st st. & Wabash |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | riot |
| Location | 31st st. & Wabash |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Riot, brawling crowd |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Simpson, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman on duty, on street, beat |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
