Case Number: 9276
Winston, Robt. - Age 45 - Colored - Shot to death at 9:20 Am, in the hallway of 4021 Grand Blvd. just after shooting and attempting to murder a woman. He was killed by Patrolman John H. Nichols when he exchanged shots with police officers who tried to arrest him. On 3/20/26 Nichols was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 22, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 22, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4021 Grand Blvd. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | hallway |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | hallway |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Winston, Robt. |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Nichols, John H. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 26, 1926 |
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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 |
