Case Number: 6604

Milla, Hattie - Age 21 - Shot to death at 4204 Michigan Ave., by Jaems Duvall who alleged it was accidental and that the gun was discharged when she attempted to take it from his hand while she lay on a couch. On 2/12/24 Duvall was held by the Coroner. 8 Dist. 5/1/24 - Acquitted - DeYoung.



Circumstances

Date of Offense February 11, 1924
Date of Death February 11, 1924
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4204 Michigan ave.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Milla, Hattie
Age 21 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name DuVall
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 8
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Trial Judge DeYoung
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence May 1, 1924
Outcome of Trial Acquitted