Case Number: 10205
Hayes, Robt. � Age 21 � Colored � Accidentally shot to death at 2 AM, 11/16/30, in a store at 455 E. 43 St., by a Negro, Percy Williams, of 6630 Eberhardt Ave., who was shooting rats. Robt. Smith also was wounded. On 11/17/30 Williams was exonerated by the Coroner. 5 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 16, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 16, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 445 E. 43st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | In a store @ 445 E. 43st St |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In a store @ 445 E. 43st St |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Hayes, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Williams, Percy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 17, 1930 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
