Case Number: 9333
White, George - Age 31 - Colored - Shot to death at 2:15 AM, in the rear of 153 W. 46th St., in alley while trying to escape from Sergt. Walter Healy, and Patrolmen Wm. Lundy and Wm. Brady, after shooting his common-law wife. On 11/3/27 the officers were exonerated and commended by the Coroner. 12th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 21, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 21, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 153 W.46th St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | alley behind building |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alley behind building |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | White, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Healy, Walter Sergt./Patrolman |
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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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 3, 1927 |
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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 |
