Case Number: 8292

Jones, William - Age 21 - Colored - Shot to death at 4:40 AM, at 1912 Dearborn St., as he ran into the flat of Page Moore, while attempting to escape arrest. On 10/5/25 Moore was exonerated by the Coroner. 1A Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 4, 1925
Date of Death October 4, 1925
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1912 Dearborn
Type of Location Residence
Location Description a flat
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Victim killed resisting arrest
Total Number of Victims 1
Location a flat
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence of defendant

Victim

Name Jones, William
Age 21 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Moore, Page
Gender Female
Ethnicity Other, eastern european
Race White

Police

Precinct 1
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 5, 1925
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

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