Case Number: 9310
Williams, Walter - Age 35 - Colored - Fatally shot 3:50 PM, at 1728 Fulton St. accidentally, by John Wm. Thomas, who was handling a 25 cal. automatic. On 12/28/26 Thomas was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1728 Fulton St |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Williams, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Thomas, John William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 28, 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 |
