Case Number: 8331
Jackson, Howard - Age 46 - Colored - Struck in the face with a brick hurled by John Carpenter in front of 3844 So. Dearborn St., and instantly killed. Shortly prior Jackson has struck Carpenter in the face with his fist, following which the latter sought his out to get even. Carpenter escaped. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1927 |
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| Date of Death | April 9, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3844 S Dearborn |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Jackson, Howard |
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| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Carpenter, John |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
