Died in custody
Name not reported
In September 1937, a mob took a pistol from the officer guarding a person held in custody and shot them to death, according to Senator Robert F. Wagner. Wagner cited the killing in a June 1938 speech, which gave no name for the person and no place for the killing. The Gary American printed his remarks on July 8, 1938.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. Senator Robert F. Wagner says the person was shot to death with a pistol taken from the officer guarding them.
Reported by: Senator Robert F. Wagner.