Case Number: 5269
Taylor, Anna - 26 yrs. - "Col." - Shot dead 5016 Armour Ave. by Gertrude Mills "Col." who was exonerated by Coroner. Self-defense. 3/7/12. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 1, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 1, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5016 Armour |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Taylor, Anna |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Mills, Gertrude |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 7, 1912 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
