Case Number: 6872
Renfro, James - Age 48 - Colored - Shot to death in front of 1403 N. Wells St., by Charles H. Bradshaw, who on 7/4/21, was held by the Coroner. Altercation. 28 Pct. 12/7/21 - to Joliet Pen. - 14 yrs. - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 2, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 2, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1403 N. Wells st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 1403 N. Wells st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | altercation |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 1403 N. Wells st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Renfro, James |
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| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Bradshaw, Charles H. |
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| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 4, 1921 |
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| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 7, 1921 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
