Case Number: 1790
O'Brien, Patrick, plumber, 38 years old, shot dead, front of saloon 64 Blue Island Av., by William Kleeman, proprietor of saloon, who was arrested. O'Brien had created a disturbance in the saloon, was ejected and shattered the glass in door. W. 12th St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 21, 1887 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 21, 1887 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 64 Blue Island Av. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | O'Brien, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Kleeman, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Location of Arrest | W. 12th st. station |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
