Case Number: 9896
Ferwerda, Alice - Age 18 - Shot to death at 8:30 PM, 2/17/28, at home, 5819 Augusta St., by her father, Richard Ferwerda, who did not know the weapon was loaded. Alice was playing patriotic pieces on a piano while her parents paraded around, her father with a rifle, he went thru the manual of arms and aimed the rifle at her. On 2/18/28 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 17, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 17, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5819 Augusta St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Ferwerda, Alice |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Defendant
| Name | Ferwerda, Richard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 18, 1928 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
