Case Number: 5238
Steward, Henry - Age 24 - Colored - Fatally shot 10/9/20 at 35th & Calumet Ave., by Sergt. Thomas Cassidy at whom he fired two shots while attempting to escape arrest. Cassidy was exonerated and commended by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 9, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 35th & Calumet Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 35th & Calumet Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 35th & Calumet Ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Steward, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Cassidy, Thomas (Sergt.) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
