Case Number: 10176
Hoffman, Harry, alias Bobby Jones � Age 21 � Colored � Shot to death at 8:35 PM, 6/2/30, in front of 4808 Prairie Ave., by one of two brothers, with whom he quarreled over a crap game following a drinking bout. The brothers, Harlin Graham and Mellay Graham escaped and their arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 2, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 2, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4808 Prarie Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 4808 Prarie Ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | quarrel over crap game,followed by drinking bout |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | fight over gambling |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in front of 4808 Prarie Ave. |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Hoffman, Harry; alias "Bobby J |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A noted/known tough |
Defendant
| Name | Eloraham, Harlin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 2, 1930 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
