Case Number: 1341
Lamb, Alexader, colored, 21 yrs., fatally shot front of Cross's saloon, 222 W. Lake St., by Oscar Johnson, colored, who was arrested. 27th Prect. Lamb died en route to the County Hospital. Johnson was paying market attention to Lamb's wife which caused a quarrel and subsequent shooting. Held by Coroner's Jury, Aug. 25. Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary, Oct. 23, Judge Clifford.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 21, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 21, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 222 W. Lake st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | front of cross's saloon, 222 W. Lake st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | front of cross's saloon, 222 W. Lake st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Lamb, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County |
Defendant
| Name | Johnson, Oscar |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Aug-03 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 25, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Clifford |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 23, 1903 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
