Case Number: 9142
Thomas, Clarence - Age 45 - Colored - Shot to death at 8 PM, in Michigan Ave., near 43rd St., during an argument, by James McDonough (white), who on 3/5/26, was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. March 1926 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 10, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 10, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in Michigan Ave. near 43rd St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in Michigan Ave. near 43rd St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Thomas, Clarence |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | McDonough, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Mar-26 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 5, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| 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 | March 1, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
