Case Number: 9009
Smith, Bruce � Age 20 � Colored � Fatally injured at 31st St. and Calumet Ave. when struck by an unidentified taxicab which failed to stop. 1/30/26 arrest of the driver was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 28, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | January 28, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 31st & California av. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | taxi struck victim on 31st. & Calumet |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | taxi struck victim on 31st. & Calumet |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Bruce |
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| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
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| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 30, 1926 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
