Case Number: 9130
Trondo, Vincent - Age 27- Colored - Fatally shot 3:55 AM, 7/16/25 in his home, 3231 Wabash Ave., by Patrolman John O'Bryant, when he assaulted the officer while resisting arrest on complaint of Mrs. Trondo. On 7/23/25 O'Bryant was exonerated by the coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 16, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 19, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 3231 Wabash Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in victim's home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Trondo, Vincent |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | O'Bryant, John |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 23, 1925 |
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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 |
