Case Number: 6879
Riley, Sam - Age 30 (Col.) - Shot to death at 49th & Federal Sts., by Officer John F. Scott, whom he threatened with a revolver when the latter attempted to arrest him on charge of murder (of Fred Utroska). On 10/11/21 Scott was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 5, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 5, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 49th & Federal sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 49th & Federal st. |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 49th & Federal st. |
Victim
| Name | Riley, Sam |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Scott, John F. Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 11, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
