Case Number: 5712
Blake, Walter - Age 52 - Shot to death at his home, 2828 Warren Ave., by his wife, Lucy, when he assaulted her while intoxicated. On 12/7/21 Lucy was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 6, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 6, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2828 Warren Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | At his home, 2828 Warren Ave |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At his home, 2828 Warren Ave |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Blake, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Blake, Lucy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 7, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
