Case Number: 6871
Ridout, Ira, alias Roland, Eugene, alias Wallace, James - Age 26 - Colored - Fatally shot 6/12/21 in rear of saloon at 925 So. State St., by either Officer A.I. Holm or some person at present unknown, while attempting to escape while under arrest. Coroner's Verdict: "Justifiable." 6/29/21 Holm was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 23, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 925 S. State st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in rear of saloon |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Ridout, Ira alias Roland, Euge |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Holm, Officer A.I. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 29, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Justifiable homicide |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
