Case Number: 9566
Branch, Clarence - Age 17 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death in 1st Apt., 551 E. 67th St., home of a boy friend, Lemwood Brown, age 15, who was examining a revolver. On 11/27/29 Brown was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 26, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 26, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 551 E. 67th st. 1st apt. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of boy-friend |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of boy-friend |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Branch, Clarence |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Brown, Lemwood |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 27, 1929 |
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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 |
