Case Number: 5275

Thomas, Andrew - 35 yrs. - Col. - Fatally assaulted 866 Orleans St. by Anthony Pruitt, Col., who was arrested and held by Coroner 1-16-13 - 38 Pct. Feb. 1913 - No bill by G.J.


Circumstances

Date of Offense January 11, 1913
Date of Death January 11, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 866 Orleans st.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Thomas, Andrew
Age 35 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Pruitt, Anthony
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision January 16, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence February 15, 1913
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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