Case Number: 2210
Swanberg, Oscar, shot dead in cigar store, 2042 W. 26th St., by Edward Hung, proprietor, who was arrested and sentenced Sept. 23, 1898, by Judge Tuthill to twelve years in Joliet Penitentiary.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 11, 1898 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 11, 1898 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2042 W. 26th st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Cigar store of defendant |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Cigar store of defendant |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Swanberg |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
Defendant
| Name | Hung, Edward |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Tuthill |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | 12 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
