Charles Whaley allegedly murders Emory Watkins
- Title of event
- Charles Whaley allegedly murders Emory Watkins
- Type of event
- Killed
- Address of event
- Charles Whaley allegedly murders Emory Watkins Happened Primarily at 310, W 131st St
- Charles Whaley allegedly murders Emory Watkins Happened Secondarily at 115, Edgecombe Ave
- Report on event
- Charles Whaley allegedly murders Emory Watkins Main report referencing event Emory Watkins against Charles Whaley
- Start date / time
- June 26, 1935
- Start (general time of day)
- Day (Afternoon)
- Description
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While outside 310 West 131st Street, the defendant [Whaley] “willfully and feloniously aimed and discharg[ed] one shot from a loaded revolver at the body of [one Emory Watkins], said shot taking effect in his right chest and causing such injuries to him as the result of which he died.” The defendant then chased another man to the roof of 115 Edgecombe Avenue, where he was apprehended by police.