Case Number: 5819
Berrie, Charlotte - Age 43 - Fatally shot at 2:45 A.M., 7/11/24, at home, 30 So. Waller Ave., by her husband, John C. Berrie, who mistook her for a burglar. On 7/14/24 Berrie was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 11, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 12, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 30 S. Walter Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of victim/defendant |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of victim/defendant |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Berrie, Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Berrie, John C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 14, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
