Case Number: 8364
Kerns, Beatrice - Age 33 - Colored - Fatally shot 4/27/25 in Apt. "L" of 3334 State St., by accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of Joe Gibson, who was exonerated by the Coroner on 5/5/25. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 27, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 28, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 3334 State |
| Location Description | in apt. "L" |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in apt. "L" |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Kerns, Beatrice |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Gibson, Joe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 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 |
