Case Number: 5331
Tate, Hartford - Fatally assaulted with a club 11/22 at Swift & Co. office during argument with Latham Cooper, who, on 12/3 was held by Coroner. 13 Pct. 3/6/19 - Acquitted - Crowe.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 12, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 28, 1918 |
| Address | Swift & Co. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Swift & Co. office |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Swift & Co. office |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Tate, Hartford |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Cooper, Lathan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Dec-18 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 6, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Trial Judge | Crowe |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
