Case Number: 9149
Taylor, Lottie - Age 30 - Colored- Died from a gunshot wound received 4/11/26 accidentally, in a basement of 4400 Wabash Ave., when the gun fell to the floor and discharged while being removed from the top of a piano by one Ed. Jones. On 4/26/26 Jones was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 11, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 24, 1926 |
| Address | 4400 Wabash Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in a basement |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a basement |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Taylor, Lottie |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Jones, Ed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Apr-26 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 26, 1926 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
