Case Number: 8514
Lewis, Dofferson - Age 24 - Colored- Died from gunshot wounds received 11:30 PM, 9/23/27, in front of 1230 So. Morgan St., when fired upon by Patrolman Thomas Tyrell who attempted to arrest him following a fight. On 10/8/27 Tyrell was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 23, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 27, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1230 S Morgan |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Lewis, Dofferson |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Tyrell, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Accountant |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 8, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
