Case Number: 8262
Herbert, Frank - Age 26 - Fatally shot in the vicinity of 72nd St. and Ashland Ave. by Sergt. John Gibbons and Sq. 11-A while attempting to escape. His body was found at 6:40 AM, 11/22/27 in a gangway at 7335 So. Hermitage Ave. On 12/8/27 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 22, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 22, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 72nd and Ashland |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | body found in gang way aat 7335 S Hermitage |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | body found in gang way aat 7335 S Hermitage |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Herbert, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Sergt. Gibbons, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 8, 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 |
