Case Number: 8176

Howard, John - Age 25 - Colored - Shot to death at 12:10 PM, in his home, during an altercation with Monroe Wimley, who escaped. On 10/21/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 25, 1925
Date of Death September 25, 1925
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address N/A
Type of Location Residence
Location Description In victims home
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics shot to death during altercation
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon Shot to death
Motive During an altercation
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location In victims home
Number of Defendants 1
Related to Organized Crime
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Howard, John
Age 25 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Wimley, Monroe
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 21-Oct-25
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 21, 1925
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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