Case Number: 1793

O'Brien, William, shot dead, saloon, 1607 Wabash Av., by Michael J. McCaffrey, who was arrested.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 24, 1890
Date of Death October 24, 1890
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1607 Wabash Av.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description saloon
Description Bar room brawl
Total Number of Victims 1
Location saloon
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Business Bar/saloon

Victim

Name O'Brien, William
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Irish

Defendant

Name McCaffey, Michael J.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Irish
Race White

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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