Case Number: 8399
Kelly, Edward - Age 44 - Colored - Died from injuries received 10:10 PM, 11/25/26, in room 62, 10 W. 31 St., during an argument with John Brooks, who assaulted him with a window weight. Brooks escaped. 2 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 25, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 27, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 10 W. 31st |
| Location Description | room 62 |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | room 62 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Kelly, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Brooks, John |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 9 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
