Case Number: 7524
Austin, Frank - Age 37 - Colored- Fatally shot 8 P.M., 11/25/26 at rear of 3453 Indiana Ave., while in the act of entering thru a window in an effort to see one Emma Graves, by the occupant of the flat, George Patterson, who mistook him for a burglar. On 1/27/27 Patterson was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 25, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | December 5, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 3453 Indiana Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | rear of building |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of building |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Austin, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Patterson, George |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
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 | January 27, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
