Case Number: 9633

Brooks, Wm. - Age 75 - Colored - 5947 So. State St. 15 Dist. Fatally injured 12/8/30 by "vampire" auto. 5044.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 8, 1930
Date of Death December 8, 1930
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 5947 S State
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description address
Type of Death Accident
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location address
Type of Accident Automobile accident

Victim

Name Brooks, Wm
Age 75 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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