Case Number: 6093
Grant, Jesse - Age 15 - Accidentally shot to death at 2426 Mozart St. home of a boy friend, Ges. Smith, who shot him while attempting to take from him his revolver which Grant found in a drawer. On 5/29/22 Smith was exon. By the Coroner. 25 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 28, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 28, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2426 Mozart st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of a boy friend |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of a boy friend |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Grant, Jesse |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other, e.g. homosexual lovers |
Defendant
| Name | Smith, Ges. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other, e.g. homosexual lovers |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 29, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
