Case Number: 5520
Williams, Charles - Age 35 - of St. Louis, Mo. - Fatally shot Oct. 22nd at rear of 1702 Arthur Ave., by Officer Wm. Schroeder, when he attempted to escape arrest after committing a burglary. 11/23/16 Schroeder exonerated by the Coroner - 45th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 22, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 19, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 1702 Arthur Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at rear of 1702 Arthur ave |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at rear of 1702 Arthur ave |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Williams, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Schroeder, WM. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 45 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Nov-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 23, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
