Case Number: 7629

Beck, James - Age 47 - Colored - Died from injuries received 7/11/26 at 33rd St. and South Parkway, where he was struck by unidentified automobile. 2A Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 11, 1926
Date of Death July 20, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address 33rd St and South Parkway
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description On street
Type of Death Accident
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location On street
Type of Accident Automobile accident

Victim

Name Beck, James
Age 40 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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