Case Number: 9815
Dancy, Donald � Age 22 � Colored � Died from gunshot wound received 6/9/29 in his home, 3rd fl., 543 E. 67th St., while his brother, Claudius Dancy was practicing drawing a revolver. On 6/18/29 Claudius was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 9, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 17, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 543 67th st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in home 3rd fl |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in home 3rd fl |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Daney, Donald |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Defendant
| Name | Dancy, Claudius |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 18, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
