Case Number: 5505
Wilkinson, Ges. - Age 35 - Col. - Shot dead at 2332 Dearborn St., by Clarence Owens, who caught Wilkinson burglarizing his home at 3:45 A.M. 11/30/15 Owens exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 20, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 30, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2332 Dearborn St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 2332 Dearborn home of the defendant |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2332 Dearborn home of the defendant |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Wilkinson, Ges. |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Clarence, Owens |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Nov-15 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
