Case Number: 1149
Krum, George, Officer, 23d Prect., fatally shot, 161 W. 20th St., by Con. Burns, who was fatally shot by the officer and subsequently diedi n County Hospital.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 1, 1894 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 1, 1894 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 161 W. 20th st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | officer shot by suspect who had also been shot & l |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Krum, George, Officer 23rd Pre |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Burns, Con. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
