Case Number: 10384
Kellen, Frank � Age 22 � Fatally shot at 11:15 AM, 6/21/30, in his father�s greenhouse at 2339 Greenleaf Ave., by a 13 yr. old boy, John Bates, who was target practicing with a 22 cal. rifle in the basement of his home, 2330 Lunt Ave. On 6/23/30 Bates was exonerated. 41 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 21, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 22, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2339 Greenleaf Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | victim's father's greenhouse |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | victim's father's greenhouse |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Kellen, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Bates, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 13 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 41 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Jun-30 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 23, 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 |
