Case Number: 6964
Robinson, Buddy - Age 27 - Colored - Died at the County Hospital from fatal injuries of the head received at 2:50 P.M., 10/12/24 in a poolroom at 307 E. 37 St., where he was assaulted with a pool cue by John, alias "Crip" Harris during an altercation. Harris escaped and on 10/22/24 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 12, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 12, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 307 E 37th st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in a poolroom |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | altercation |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | fatal injuries of the head received/ assaulted wit |
| Motive | injuries riceived in a poolroom where assaulted wi |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a poolroom |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | robinson, Buddy |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County |
Defendant
| Name | Harris, John aka "Crip" |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 22, 1924 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
