Case Number: 8405
Kopman, Abe - Age 25 - Discovered attempting to commit burglary in passageway at 3600-3602 Douglas Blvd., at 2:47 AM, by Patrolmen Arthur Vanderpool and Michael J. Flemming, who shot him to death when he refused to halt on command. On 3/30/27 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 13, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 13, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3600 - 3602 Douglas Blvd. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | passageway at 3600 - 3602 Douglas Blvd. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | passageway at 3600 - 3602 Douglas Blvd. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Kopman, Abe |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Vanderpool, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 30, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
