Case Number: 6423
Lane, Ernest - Age 40 - Fatally shot 9/18/21 at 61st & Drexel Ave., while picketing a building during janitors? strike by the owner, Frank Stoney, who, on 9/21/21, was held by the Coroner. 6 Pct. On 9/18/21 Chas. Vaccaro and James Columbo were arrested as accessories but on 9/21/21 were exonerated by the Coroner. Oct. 1921 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 18, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 20, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 61st and Drexel Ave. |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 61st and Drexel Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Strike or picketing |
Victim
| Name | Lane, Ernest |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, unskilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Stoney, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 21, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 1, 1921 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
