Case Number: 5212
Schopp, alias Schoff, Joseph - Age 35 - Fatally stabbed July 30th in front of 4404 So. Ashland Ave., by one Joseph Blanco, whom he mistook for a negro, and assaulted him, during race riots. On 9/4 Coroner's Jury disagreed about holding Blanco to G.J. for manslaughter and recommended states' Attorney's investigation. 14 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 30, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 30, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 4404 S. Ashland Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 4404 S. Ashland Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | in front of 4404 S. Ashland Ave. |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Schapp, Joseph alias Schoff |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Blanco, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 4, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
