Case Number: 6870
Rowland, Thomas J. - Age 40 - Accidentally shot at his home, 958 Edgecomb Place, by his wife, Lillian, who, on 5/4/21, was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 2, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 2, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 958 Edgecomb place |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at his home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at his home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Rowland, Thomas J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Rowland, Lillian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 4, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
