Case Number: 9883
Eley, Sylvester - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death at 10:30 AM, 12/15/29 in his home, 1841 Maypole Ave., by his 12 yr. old daughter, Geneva Eley, whom the Coroner exonerated 12/16/29, pronouncing it accidental. Eley was quarreling with and attempting to stab his wife when Geneva drew the gun from his pocket "and it was discharged." 27 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 15, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 15, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1841 Maypole Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in house |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in house |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Eley, Sylvester |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Eley, Geneva |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 16, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
