Case Number: 5302
Thomas, John - Age 28 - Col. - Shot to death at 1404 W. Lake St., by his wife Pearl Thomas, who on 6/20 was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 15, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 15, 1916 |
| Address | 1404 N. Lake st. |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 1404 W. Lake |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1404 W. Lake |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Thomas, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Thomas, Pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Jun-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 20, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
