Case Number: 9137
Toms, Sidney - Age 60 - Colored - Shot to death 12:40 AM, in the kitchen of his home, by Patrolman Harry Miller of Squad 19-B-DB, when he resisted arrest and attacked other members of the squad with a butcher knife. On 12/26/25 Miller was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 24, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 24, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in kitchen of victim's home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in kitchen of victim's home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Toms, Sidney |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Miller, Harry |
|---|---|
| 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 | December 26, 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 |
