Case Number: 7808

Clay, Inez - Age 22 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death in her home, 2953 Vernon Ave., by her husband, Lemon Clay, who was examining a revolver. On 11/8/26 Clay was exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 6, 1926
Date of Death November 6, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 2953 Vernon Ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description in home at 2953 Vernon Ave.
Type of Death Accident
Description Drive-by shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in home at 2953 Vernon Ave.
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Clay, Inez
Age 22 years
Gender Female
Race Black
Ethnicity African American
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Defendant

Name Clay, Lemon
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 8, 1926
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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