Case Number: 7760
Cade, Isam - Age 40 - Colored - Fatally shot 9/11/25 at 3644 Vincennes Ave., home of Wm. Burton, who was handling a revolver which accidentally exploded. On 9/29/25 Burton was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 11, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 23, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 3644 Cincennes Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in defendant's home at 3644 Vincennes Ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in defendant's home at 3644 Vincennes Ave. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Cade, Isam |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Burton, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1925 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
