Case Number: 4950
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 |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Rassmuson, Hans |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Asian |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, asian |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Special officer, e.g. Pinkertons |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
