Case Number: 8431

Lewis, John - Age 25 - Colored - Fatally shot 10:45 P.M. 2/15/25 while attempting to burglarize the home of Roberta Williams, at 3811 LaSalle St. On 2/19/25 Mrs. Williams, who shot him, was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 15, 1925
Date of Death February 16, 1925
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3211 LaSalle
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence of defendant

Victim

Name Lewis, John
Age 25 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Williams, Roberto
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 19, 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

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