Case Number: 7484
Appleton, Paddy - Age 30 - Colored - Fatally shot 3:25 P.M. 2/11/25, at 4042 Federal St., by Patrolman Geo. Graham, while resisting arrest. On 2/25/25 Graham was exonerated by the Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 11, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 17, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4042 Federal St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | fatally shot by patrolman while resisting arrest |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Appleton, Paddy |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Graham, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 25, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
