Case Number: 9117
Perry, James - Age 29 - Died from gunshot wounds received 1:25 AM, 10/11/27 in alley south of 41st St., between Calumet Ave. and South Parkway, when he attempted to draw a loaded revolver while resisting arrest. On 10/26/27 Sergt. F. Reynolds and Patrolman John McNamara were exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 11, 1927 |
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| Date of Death | October 22, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 41st St. b/w Calumet Ave. and South Parkway |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in an alley south of 41st St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in an alley south of 41st St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Perry, James |
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| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Reynolds, F. Sergt. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 26, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
