Case Number: 8564
Merrick, Thomas - Age 51 - Shot to death at 12:30 PM, at 238 E. 16th St., home of James E. Martin, with whom he put up for the night, being drunk sick following a moonshine bout; both were intoxicated. It is supposed Martin tried to enter Merrick's room and the latter shot him for a burglar. Martin committed suicide immediately thereafter. 1A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 6, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | February 6, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 238 E. 16th St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Home of James E. Martin |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Home of James E. Martin |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Merrick, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Martin, James E. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant identified by someone else at scene |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
