Case Number: 7660

Bailous, Albert - Age 29 - Colored- Accidentally shot 3 P.M., dying a half hour later, in stockroom of auto salesroom, 3860 Ogden Ave., by Geo. Tajbl, who was exonerated by the Coroner 2/2/27. 18 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 1, 1927
Date of Death February 1, 1927
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address 3860 Ogden Ave
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description auto salesroom
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location auto salesroom
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Business Other place of business

Victim

Name Bailous, Albert
Age 29 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name George Tajbl
Gender Male
Ethnicity Turkish
Race Asian

Police

Precinct 18
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 2, 1927
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

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