Case Number: 8710
Nelson, Edna - Age 10 - Accidentally shot to death at 5822 Indiana Ave. by 5 year old Harry Mead, who was playing with his father's revolver which he discovered on a closet shelf. On 11/17/26 Harry was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 26, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 26, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5822 Indiana Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Nelson, Edena |
|---|---|
| Age | 10 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Mead, Marry |
|---|---|
| Age | 5 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 17, 1926 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
