Case Number: 1782

Nicholaison, Gustal, 20 yrs., Shot dead 99th and Calumet River, by William Weber, while both were out hunting. 15 pct. Supposed accidental. Weber exonerated by Coroner's Jury.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 18, 1910
Date of Death September 18, 1910
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 99th & Calumet River
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Field or woods
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting

Victim

Name Nicholaison, Gustal
Age 20 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Weber, William
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene 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

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