Case Number: 5307
Turner, Wm. - Age 26 - Col. - Fatally shot 11/30/16 at 15th & State Sts. while attempting to escape arrest after assaulting a colored woman, by Officer Joseph Fallon who on 12/7/16 was exonerated by the Coroner. 2nd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 30, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 30, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 15th & State st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 15th/ & State |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other felony murder, e.g. arson |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 15th/ & State |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Turner, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Fullon Joseph (Ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Jan-22 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 7, 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 |
