Case Number: 8186

Harris, Evelyn - Age 5 - Colored - Shot to death at 12:10 AM when a stray bullet fired by some unknown person celebrating the New Year, came thru a window, striking her in the back of the head. Coroner's Verdict was "Accidental." 2nd Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense January 1, 1926
Date of Death January 1, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address N/A
Type of Location Residence
Location Description Stray bullet came through a window
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Stray bullet came through a window
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Harris, Evelyn
Age 5 years
Gender Female
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Accidental or natural causes
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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