Case Number: 9334
Woods, Harry - Age 28 - Died from a gunshot wound sustained 10:15 PM, 10/3/27, in a restaurant at 677 N. Clark St. at the hands of Maxine Allen who was firing at a former suitor but instead shot Woods and wounded a bystander. The woman escaped and her arrest was recommended by the Coroner 10/14/27. 28th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 3, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 8, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 677 N. Clark St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | restaurant |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | restaurant |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Woods, Harry |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Allen, Maxine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 14, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
