Case Number: 5315
Turner, Harold - Age 18 - (Col.) Fatally shot 3/7/17 under "L" at 37th St. after he had attempted to snatch a woman's handbag, by Officer W.D. Williams, who on 3/30 was exonerated by the Coroner. 5th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 17, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 7, 1917 |
| Address | 37th st "L" |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 37th st. "L" under the tracks |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 37th st. "L" under the tracks |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Turner, Harold |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
Defendant
| Name | Williams, W.D. (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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| 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 | March 30, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
