Case Number: 8347
Johnson, Arthur - Age 27 - Colored - Shot to death at 1:30 PM 11/1/27, in his home, 3rd fl., 604 E. 43rd St., by Wm. Gibson, who, on 11/10/27, was exonerated by the Coroner and on 11/14/27 discharged by Judge Haas. They quarreled over Mrs. Johnson. 3rd Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 1, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 1, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 604 E 43rd st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3rd fl |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot during quarrel over victim's wife |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | they quarreled over Mrs Johnson |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3rd fl |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Gibson, Wm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 10, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Haas |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 14, 1927 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
