Case Number: 8807
Pryor, Joseph � Age 28 � Colored � Shot to death at 8 AM, in an A. and P. Store at 4108 So. State St., by Patrolman Cazell Whitely, colored, when he and another unknown negro attempted to rob the manager. On 5/25/26 the officer was exonerated and commended by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 24, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 24, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4108 S. State st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | A. and P. store |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | A. and P. store |
| Type of Business | Drug store |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Pryor, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Whitley, Cazell |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
