Case Number: 9799
Davis, herbert - Age 23 - Colored - Shot to death at 7:30 AM, 8/27/28, in kitchen of restaurant at 607 So. Cicero Ave., by Wm. Benson, alias Buzanis, a Greek night cook, who was playing with a revolver. Benson escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 25 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 27, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 27, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 607 S. Cicero Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Kitchen of restaurant |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Kitchen of restaurant |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Davis, Herbert |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Benson, Wm, "Buzanis" |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| 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 |
