Case Number: 8670
McHenry, James � Age 24 � Colored � Shot to death at 9:30 PM, in 26 W. 18th St., by George E. Brown, in whose poolroom the shooting occurred. On 6/11/26 Brown was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 1A Dist. June 1926 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 10, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 10, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 26 W. 18th St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | poolroom |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | poolroom |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | McHenry, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Brown, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Jun-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 11, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | June 11, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
