Case Number: 5337
Temple, Eugene - Age 31 - Stabbed July 28th in front of 3642 So. State St., when about to enter his auto, by three unknown colored men whose arrest and holdover was recommended by the Coroner 8/14/19. 3 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 28, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3642 S, State st, |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in front of State st. near a car |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | in front of State st. near a car |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Temple, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 14, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
