Case Number: 9075

Shulp, Mildred - Age 6 - Death due to injuries sustained 6/23/27 when struck by an auto at N.W. corner of Campbell Ave. and Superior St. The driver, Arthur Forgue, was held by the Coroner. 23 Dist. July 1927 No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 23, 1927
Date of Death June 25, 1927
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address Campbell & Superior
Type of Location Vehicle
Location Description NW corner of Campbell & Superior
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location NW corner of Campbell & Superior
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional auto

Victim

Name Shulp, Mildred
Age 6 years
Gender Female
Race Other
Ethnicity German

Defendant

Name Forgue, Arthur
Gender Male
Ethnicity German
Race Other

Police

Precinct 27
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
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 July 15, 1927
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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