Case Number: 5578
Wilson, Dennis - Patrolman - Age 27 - Colored - Fatally shot April 9th in front of 2946 So. State St., by one Wm. Hargrave whom he attempted to arrest after being summonded to said address to supress a quarrel. Hargrave also was shot by Wilson, dying April 11, 1920. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 9, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2946 S. State st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in front |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | in front |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Wilson, Dennis |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Hargrave, Wm. (died) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant committed suicide |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police unspecified, detective |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
