Case Number: 6124
Green, Saul - Age 63 - Colored - Fatally shot 3517 Wentworth Ave., by Charles Johnson, who was examining a revolver which was accidentally discharged. On 12/27/23 Johnson was exonerated by the Coroner. On 12/29/23 he was re-arrested and on 12/31/23 held to the G.J. without bail by Judge Bugee on charge of manslaughter. 2A Dist. 11/11/24 - Acquitted - DeYoung.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 26, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 26, 1923 |
| Address | 3517 Wentworth ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Green, Saul |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Johnson, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 31, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | DeYoung |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 11, 1924 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
