Case Number: 5339
Taylor, Louis - Age 55 - Col. - Fatally assaulted July 28th in 51st St. between Federal and Dearborn Sts., after being taken or thrown off a street car by unknown white rioters whose arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner. 9/18. 13 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 | 51st st near Federal & Dearborn sts. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | a street car at 51st & Federal and Dearborn sts. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | a street car at 51st & Federal and Dearborn sts. |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Taylor, Louis |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
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Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 18, 1919 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
