Case Number: 9294
Wyatt, Conklin G. - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death at 3 AM, in the alley rear of 3627 South Parkway, while trying to escape from Squad 3-B after robbing a Yellow chauffeur, by Patrolman John Gaffney. On 9/22/26 the coroner exonerated and commended the officer. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 22, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | September 22, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3627 S. parkway |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | alley rear of 3627 S. Parkway |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alley rear of 3627 S. Parkway |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Wyatt, Conklin G |
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| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Gaffney, John |
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| 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 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 22, 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 |
