Case Number: 7818

Corbett, Joseph - Age 29 - Died from a gunshot wound received 4:45 PM, 1/26/27 in the alley rear of 360 Chicago Ave., while attempting to take a gun from an acquaintance whose name he did not know, when the latter showed it to him. Deceased stated that it was an accident. On 2/8/27 the Coroner recommended the man's arrest. 28 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense January 26, 1927
Date of Death February 1, 1927
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 360 Chicago Ave.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description rear alley of 360 Chicago Ave.
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location rear alley of 360 Chicago Ave.
Type of Accident Accidental shooting

Victim

Name Corbett, Joseph
Age 39 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Precinct 28
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 8, 1927
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
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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