Case Number: 5905
Christian, Mamie - Age 41 - Colored - Fatally shot 7/20/23 at home, 21 W. 37th St., by her husband, Allen, who mistook her for a burglar. On 7/23/23 Allen was exonerated by the Coroenr. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 20, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 21, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 21 W. 37th st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home, 21 W. 37th st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home, 21 W. 37th st. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Christian, mamie |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Christian, Allen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 23, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
