Case Number: 5247
Smith, Ada - Age 44 - Col. - Shot to death at 1830 Federal St., hallway of her home, by Tony Ricca, an Italian who lived in same house after she had a quarrel with the latter's wife. Ricca escaped. 2nd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 11, 1920 |
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| Date of Death | October 11, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1830 Federal st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in her hallway at 1830 Federal |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in her hallway at 1830 Federal |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Ada |
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| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Ricca, Tony |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Dec-20 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
