Case Number: 5592
Wisdom, James, alias Henderson - Age 23 - Col. - Shot to death at 3216 Dearborn St., by his mother-in-law, Anna Brown, who, on 9/24/20, was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense and defense of her daughter. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 21, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 21, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3216 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Wisdom, James alias Henderson |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Step-child / Step-parent |
Defendant
| Name | Brown, Anna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Step-parent/Step-child |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 24, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
