Case Number: 5916
Carpenter, Frank - Age 34 - Accidentally shot to death at 1302 Washington Blvd., while sitting in a chair in the office, by a watchman, Frank G. Butler, who was examining his revolver. On 7/21/23 Butler was exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 30, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 30, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1302 Washington Blvd. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | 1302 Washington Blvd. In the office |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1302 Washington Blvd. In the office |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Carpenter, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Butler, Frank G. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 21, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
