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Case Description
Rassmuson, Hans - Age 56 - Pinkerton Watchman - found shot to death at 48th Place and Campbell Ave., evidently killed by prowling felons during his tour of duty. 14 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
July 19, 1919 |
| Date of death |
July 19, 1919 |
| Time between offense and death |
Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
|
| Address |
48th Place & Cambell Ave
|
| Type of location |
Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
|
| Type of public place |
Street, sidewalk or alley
|
| Type of death |
Homicide
|
| Type of homicide |
Intentional murder
|
| Characteristics |
Shot (found)
|
| Method of killing |
Other gun, gun unspecified
|
| Weapon |
Shot to death
|
| Motive |
Killed by prowling felons during his tour of duty
|
| Victim initiated events leading to homicide |
No
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Rassmuson, Hans
|
| Age |
56 years
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
Asian
|
| Ethnicity |
Other, asian
|
| Employed |
Yes
|
| Employment Type |
Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
|
| Occupational skill |
Law enforcement
|
| Victim/defendant relationship |
Not related by family
|
Defendant
| Defendant/victim relationship |
Stranger
|
Police
| Victim employed in law enforcement |
Special officer, e.g. Pinkertons
|
| Precinct |
14
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Charges against defendant |
No charges recorded
|
| Type of legal decision recorded |
None
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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