Case Number: 10084

Hunt, James B. � Age 52 � Died from a gunshot wound received accidentally at 7:20 PM, 2/19/28, at 17 E. 24th St., while Hersel Robertson was examining a revolver which he thought was empty. On 4/2/28 Robertson was exonerated by the coroner. 3 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 19, 1928
Date of Death March 28, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address 17 E. 24th St.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description at 17 E. 24th St.
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at 17 E. 24th St.
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Hunt, James B.
Age 52 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Robertson, Hersel
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision April 2, 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

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