Case Number: 10219

Jones, Ren- Age 23 - Fatally shot 2/24/28, accidentally, in his home, 4626 N. Racine Ave., by Robert Munson, who was cleaning a gun. On 2/27/28 Munson was exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 24, 1928
Date of Death February 25, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address 4626 N. Racine
Type of Location Residence
Location Description 4626 N. Racine Ave.
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 4626 N. Racine Ave.
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Jones, Ren
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Munson, Robert
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 27, 1928
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment No judgment (open verdict)
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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