Case Number: 7281
Van Trees, Wm. - Age 42- Colored - Fatally shot in his home 317 W. Claremont St., by Officer M.J. Broderick, who, on 12/5/22, was exonerated by the Coroner. Van Trees attempted to shoot the officer. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 27, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 27, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 317 W. Claremont |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in victim's residence |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's residence |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Van Trees, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Broderick, M.J. (ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
