Case Number: 7208
Trapp, Robert - Age 32 - colored - Shot to death on 47th St. "L" Station by Patrolman Richard Coyne, who,on 3/21/23, was exonerated by the Coroner. Trapp and another negro had been loitering around the station for two hours and when Coyne went to question them Trapp placed a hand on his hip pocket. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 18, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 18, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 47th st. "L" |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | elevated train station |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | elevated train station |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
Victim
| Name | Trapp, Robt. |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Coyne, Richard (ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Apr-23 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 21, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
