Case Number: 8877
Richards, Frank - Age 42- Discovered in the commission of a burglary of a store at 1845 W. Madison St., by Patrolman Charles Anderson, who shot him. On 1/12/26 Anderson was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 8, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 8, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1845 W. Madison |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in a store @ 1845 W. Madison |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a store @ 1845 W. Madison |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Richards, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Andereson, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Jan-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 12, 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 |
