Case Number: 9253
Wesby, Robert - Age ? - Colored - Shot to death at 4 AM, at he S.W. corner of 35th St. and Grand Blvd., while attempting to escape in a cab after committing a robbery. He was shot either by Patrolman Samuel Black or Sergeant John L. Rank, both of whom were exonerated by the Coroner on 8/11/25. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 10, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 10, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | sw corner of 35th st/grand blvd. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | street corner |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | street corner |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | wesby, robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Black, Samuel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 11, 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 |
