Case Number: 9027

Shuron, or Surin, Stephen � Age 5 � Together with a little girl named Clarabelle Couyeow, were run over and killed in front of 4160 Archer Ave., by an auto truck while crossing the street. On 5/26/26 Joseph W. Richert was held by the Coroner. 15th Dist. June 1926 No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 17, 1926
Date of Death May 17, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4160 S. Archer ave.
Type of Location Vehicle
Location Description in front of 4160 Archer av.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 2
Location in front of 4160 Archer av.
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional auto

Victim

Name Shuron, Stephen "Surin"
Age 5 years
Gender Male
Race Asian
Ethnicity Other, asian

Defendant

Name Richert, Hoseph W.
Gender Male
Ethnicity German
Race Other

Police

Precinct 13
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 1-Jun-26
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision June 15, 1926
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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