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Case Description
Companion, Tony. 28 yrs. Shot dead on Armour Ave. near 22d St. by some unknown men who escaped. 3 Pct. - John Torrie wanted for the murder. See message #1462.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
May 27, 1912 |
| Date of death |
May 27, 1912 |
| Time between offense and death |
Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
|
| Address |
Armour Ave
|
| Type of location |
Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
|
| Type of public place |
Street, sidewalk or alley
|
| Location description |
Near 22nd St
|
| Type of death |
Homicide
|
| Type of homicide |
Intentional murder
|
| Method of killing |
Other gun, gun unspecified
|
| Weapon |
Shot dead
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Companion, Tony
|
| Age |
28 years
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Italian
|
| Victim/defendant relationship |
Not related by family
|
Defendant
| Name |
Torrie, John (escaped)
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Italian
|
Police
| Precinct |
3
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Charges against defendant |
No charges recorded
|
| Type of legal decision recorded |
Coroner's verdict only
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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