Case Number: 8896
Riser, Leonard - Age 27 - Colored - Fatally shot at 5 AM, at 4102 St. Lawrence Ave., by Patrolman J.D. Fitzgerald after he had attacked Patrolman Healy when they attempted to place him under arrest. On 7/14/26 Fitzgerald was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 11, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | July 11, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4102 St. Lawrence ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Riser, Leonard |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Fitzgerald, J.D. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 14, 1926 |
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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 |
