Case Number: 8547

Miner, James -Age 13 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death at 4:15 AM, on the rear porch of 1811 W. Lake St., by Leroy Alexander, another juvenile, who was exonerated by the coroner on 9/8/25. 20 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 6, 1925
Date of Death September 6, 1925
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1811 W. Lake St
Type of Location Residence
Location Description n rear porch
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location n rear porch
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Miner, James
Age 13 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Alexander,Leroy
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Date Defendant Arrested 6-Sep-25
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 8, 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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