Case Number: 8791
Perry, Frank � Age 34 � Colored � Fatally shot 3AM, 11/14/25, in Apt. 1 - 2922 Prairie Ave., while struggling with Alene Moore for the possession of a revolver. On 11/24/25 � the Coroner pronounced it �accidental� and exonerated the woman. 2 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 14, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 22, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 2922 Prairie ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | apt. 1 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | apt. 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Perry, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Defendant
| Name | Moore, Alene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 24, 1925 |
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| 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 |
