Case Number: 1
Anderson, Gus, col�d waiter employed by Ill. Central R.R., fatally shot in fight in saloon of Matthew Walsh, Clark and Van Buren Sts., by John Keal, a junk dealer, who was arrested. Harrison St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 23, 1877 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 23, 1877 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Clark &Van Buren Sts. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon of Matthew Walsh |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon of Matthew Walsh |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | in a saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Anderson, Gus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Keal, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, unskilled laborer |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Location of Arrest | Harr. St. station |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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