Case Number: 5320
Tolbert, Mark - Age 27 - (Col.) Shot to death at 3030 Vernon Ave., accident- ally, with a magazine rifle held in the hands of John Winston, who, on Sept. 27th was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 26, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 26, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3030 Vernon av. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 3030 Vernon |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3030 Vernon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Tolbert, Mark |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
Defendant
| Name | Winston, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Feb-18 |
| 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 | September 27, 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 |
