Case Number: 1872
Porter, Frank, well known crook, shot dead in saloon 77 S. Halsted St., by John Murray, one of his pals, who surrendered at Desplaines St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 17, 1891 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 17, 1891 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 77 S. Halsted st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Porter, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A known thief |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Murray, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Occupation/ Skill | Crimanl - thief |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Location of Arrest | Surrender at Desplaines s |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
