Case Number: 5534

Williams, Clyde - Age 30 - (Col.) Shot and killed at 2:30 A.M. in rear of 3140 State St., by Wm. Hooley, who caught him in act of breaking into the store. Hooley was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 18, 1918
Date of Death May 18, 1918
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3140 State st.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description in rear of
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Robbery
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in rear of
Type of Business Other place of business
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Williams, Clyde
Age 30 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Hooley, Wm.
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption 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

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