Case Number: 7527
Ascencio, Beatrice - Age 15 Mo. - Fatally shot 9:45 P.M. 1/9/27, at home, 8853 Houston Ave., while in her father's arms by an accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of Francisco Landeros. On 1/11/27, Landeros, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 9, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 10, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 8853 Houston Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Ascencio, Beatrice |
|---|---|
| Age | 1 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
Defendant
| Name | Landeros, Francisco |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 11, 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 |
