Case Number: 8460
Lester, James, alias Lewis, Philip, alias Leslie, Philip F., - Age 30 - Shot to death at 6:50 P.M. in the rear of 3517 Grand Blvd., by Patrolman Wm. Johnson, whom he attempted to disarm after being pursued and captured, having been placed under arrest as a suspect and broken away. On 10/8/25 Johnson was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 8, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 8, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3517 Grand Blvd |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in the rear of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in the rear of address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Lester, James aka Lewis, Phill |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Johnson Wm Patrolman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Accountant |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 8, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
