Case Number: 498
Carr, William, 41 ys. old. Shot dead at 1256 Jackson Bd. By his father-in-law Frank W. Bentley who was arrested. 28 pct. Exonerated by coroner's jury June 20, 1910. Self defense.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 19, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 19, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1256 Jackson Blvd. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Carr, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Son, daughter in-law/Father, mother in-law |
Defendant
| Name | Bently, Frank W. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Father, mother-in-law/Son, daughter in-law |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Jun-10 |
| Location of Arrest | 1256 Jackson Bd. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 20, 1910 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
