Case Number: 8841
Parker, Toby - Age 35- Colored - Shot to death in prairie at about 9514 Perry Ave., while being pursued by Patrolmen Roy Costello and Nicholas Reidy of Squad 7-B, in an automobile from which he leaped in attempt to escape. On 7/25 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 10 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 23, 1927 |
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| Date of Death | July 23, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 9514 Perry ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Field or woods |
| Location Description | in a Prairie |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a Prairie |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Parker, Toby |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Costello, Roy |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 15, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
