Case Number: 8942
Simon, Mack -Age 17- Colored - Shot to death at home, 2713 Dearborn St., by a stray bullet from a gun in the hands of Frank Anderson, while the latter and another Negro were struggling for possession of the weapon. On 1/7/25 Anderson was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 2 Dist. 3/24/25 - to Joliet Pen. - Lindsay.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 6, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 6, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2713 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Simon, Mack |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Anderson, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Jan-25 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 7, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lindsay |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 24, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
