Case Number: 1431
Mackey, Daniel, 23 years old, shot dead in dispute over labor trouble, Indiana St. near Hoyne Av., by James English, a street car conductor, whom Mackey assaulted. He was arrested. West Chicago Av. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 22, 1887 |
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| Date of Death | May 22, 1887 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Indiana st. near Hoyne Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Indiana st. near Hoyne Av. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | shot dead in dispute over labor trouble |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | Dispute over labor trouble |
| Location | Indiana st. near Hoyne Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Other civil unrest |
Victim
| Name | Mackey, Daniel |
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| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | English, James |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Railroad worker, metal/iron worker, machinist |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Location of Arrest | at scene |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
