Case Number: 1099
Juorgsen, Earl, 2 1/2 ys,. old, Accidentally shot July 25 at 42 N. California Av. by his mother May Juorgsen who was shotting at a man who had entered her home. Verdict of Coroner's Jury was "Accidental death." 29 pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 25, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 3, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 42 N. California Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of victim & defendant |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of victim & defendant |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Juorgsen, Earl |
|---|---|
| Age | 2 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Defendant
| Name | Juorgsen, May |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
