Case Number: 8024
Ford, James -Age 32 - Accidentally shot to death in bedroom of 1329 W. 14th Place, by Thomas Krall in whose home it occurred. On 4/12/27 Krall was booked for murder. On the same date he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 4/14/27 discharged by Judge Allegretti. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 9, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1329 W. 14 th Place |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1329 W. 14 th place in bedroom of Krall's home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1329 W. 14 th place in bedroom of Krall's home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Ford, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Krall, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Apr-27 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 12, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Allegretti |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 14, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |
