Case Number: 7021

Stump, Wm. - Age 9 - Fatally shot 2/9/22 in his home, 9220 Dobson Ave., while scuffling with his brother, Stephen, for possession of a revolver. On 2/19/22 Stephen was exonerated by the Coroner. 62 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 9, 1922
Date of Death February 10, 1922
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address 9220 Dobson
Type of Location Residence
Location Description in his home
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in his home
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Stump, Wm
Age 9 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Defendant

Name Stump, Stephen
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Police

Precinct 62
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 19, 1922
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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