Case Number: 9309
Wilkens, Henry - Age 22 - Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 3:45 PM, 12/15/26, at 29th St. and Michigan Ave. while attempting to escape from Patrolman Ephraim McGee, after committing a burglary at 7 E. 36th St. On 12/30/26 McGee was exonerated by the Coroner. 2nd Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 15, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | December 22, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 29th St. and Michigan Ave |
| 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 | Wilkens, Henry |
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| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | McGee, Ephraim |
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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 | December 30, 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 |
