Case Number: 9979
Gresham, Ernest - Age 24 - Col. - Fatally shot 6:30 AM, 4/30/28, in the Apex Caf�, 2nd fl., 330 W. 35th St., by a waiter, Simon Jacks, while he fought every one around after being requested to leave. On 5/19 Jacks was booked for murder but on 6/7 he was exonerated by the Coroner and discharged 6/15/28 by Judge Holmes. 4 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | May 17, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | victim (col.) was being asked to leave from a caf? |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Motive | 6 |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Organized Crime Indicators | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | 24 |
|---|---|
| Age | 1 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | 2 |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Location of Arrest | 6/7/1928 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
