Case Number: 7167
Shenkin, Dr. M. - Age 60 - Killed in collision of street car and freight train at North Ave. and Kingsbury St. On 11/5/24 Mathew D. Gaskett, Wm. H. Barber and Wm. Ingraham, railroad employes, were held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 29 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 2, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 2, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | North Ave and Kingsbury St |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | collision of street car and freight train at North |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | collision of street car and freight train at North |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Shenkin, M Dr |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
Defendant
| Name | Gaskett, Matthew D |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Railroad worker, metal/iron worker, machinist |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 5, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
