Case Number: 5210

Sanford, Joseph - Age 37 - Colored - Fatally shot July 28th at 35th & Wabash Ave., either by police officers or by a mob of colored men - Coroner's Jury unable to determine. 3 Pct. [RACE RIOT]


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 28, 1919
Date of Death July 28, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 35th & Wabash
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description 35th & Wabash
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Race riot
Total Number of Victims 1
Civil Unrest race riot
Location 35th & Wabash
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Civil Unrest Race Riot
Type of Manslaughter Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.)

Victim

Name Sanford, Joseph
Age 37 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Police

Precinct 17
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 28, 1919
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment No judgment (open verdict)
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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