Case Number: 9173

Taylor, Edward - Age 14 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death at home, 4755 Forrestville Ave., by his 12 year old brother, Wm. Taylor, who was exonerated by the Coroner 3/21/27. 3 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 20, 1927
Date of Death March 20, 1927
Address 4755 forrestville ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description at home
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at home
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name taylor, edward
Age 14 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Defendant

Name Taylor, Wm.
Age 12 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 21-Mar-27
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision March 21, 1927
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

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