Case Number: 7360
Wisger, James - Age 33 - Colored - Shot to death in poolroom at 37th and Federal Sts., by a stray bullet from revolver of Patrolman Blanton Sutton who fired at and killed one Ernest Jackson and was himself killed by the latter. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 4, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 4, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 37th and Federal |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | poolroom |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 3 |
| Location | poolroom |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | wisger, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Sutton, Blanton |
|---|---|
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
