Case Number: 10888
Rice, Chas. - Age 44 - Fatally shot at 11:00 AM, 11/8/28, in a saloon at 5213 So. Halsted St., accusing one Michael McGovern as his assailant. On 11/5/28 McGovern�s arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 18 Dist. 1/15/29 Michael McGovern arrested and held on Coroner�s Mittimus. Jan. 1929 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 8, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 9, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 5213 So. Halsted St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in a saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Rice, Chas. |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | McGovern, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Jan-29 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 5, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
