Case Number: 7862
Crittle, Joseph - Age 12 - Colored - Shot to death at 9:30 PM, 12/20/27 in the basement of his home, 630 O'Brien St. accidentally, by another 12 year old playmate, Steve Taylor, with an old Winchester rifle. On 12/22/27 Taylor was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 20, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 20, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 630 O'Brien st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in his home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Crittle, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Taylor, Steve |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 22, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
