Case Number: 5574
Wells, John - Age 32 - Colored - Shot to death at N.W. Corner of 35th & Wabash Ave., during a quarrel with one Ges. Louzs, who was held by the Coroner on 3/3/20. 3 Pct. 7/13/20 - 18 years in Joliet Pen. - Scanlon.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 2, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 2, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 35th & Wabash ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | NW corner |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NW corner |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Wells, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Louzs, Ges. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 3, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 13, 1920 |
| Length of Sentence | 18 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
