Case Number: 8142
Gershon, David - Age 9 - Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 8/22/27 at 25 E. 35th St., a store owned by Ben Huebach, who accidentally discharged the weapon while reloading it. On 9/15/27 Huebach was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 22, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 14, 1927 |
| Address | 25 E. 35th st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Gershon, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 9 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Huebach, Ben |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 15, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
