Case Number: 7192
Thaxton, Charles - Age 41 - Colored - Fatally shot 5/13/22 at his home, 3707 Prairie Ave., by Officer Edward Mazon, who was called to arrest him for abusing his wife while drunk. He resisted and was shot. On 5/26/22 Mazon was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 13, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 18, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3707 Prarie Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at his home 3707 Prarie Ave |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at his home 3707 Prarie Ave |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Thaxton, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Mazon, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 26, 1922 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
