Case Number: 76
Beatty, Fonton M., col'd, 33 yrs., fatally shot (died soon after) Harrison St., near Clark, by Charles, Campbell, col'd, a notorious crook, who was drunk and ran against Beatty, causing Campbell's hat to fall off. He drew a revolver and ordered Beatty to pick up the hat. Beatty complied and as Campbell still pointed the revolver at him, attempted to back away when Campbell shot him in the abdomen. Cambell was arrested. Harrison St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 24, 1880 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 24, 1880 |
| Address | Harrison st. near Clark |
| 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 |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Beatty, Fonton M. |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Campbell, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | January 24, 1880 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
