Case Number: 168
Brown, Frank, 37 yrs., street foreman, 29th Ward, fatally shot in saloon, 4528 S. Ashland Av., by his brother in law, George Connell, proprietor of saloon, who surrendered at 20th Prect. Brown died en route to the County Hospital and body was taken to County Morgue. Connell was exonerated by Coroner's Jury, July 17.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 15, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 15, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 4528 S. Ashland Av. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Brown, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Foreman |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other in-law relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Connell, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
