Case Number: 2004
Robinson, Officer Philip, Desplaines St. Station, Fatally shot, Sangamon St. viaduct, by Sing Lam, a Chinaman, who was arrested and acquitted, he having fired on the supposition that the officer was one of a gang of hoodlums who had been abusing him.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 31, 1887 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 31, 1887 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Sangamon st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Sangamon st. viaduct |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Sangamon st. viaduct |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Robinson, Philip Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Lam, Sing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Chinese |
| Race | Asian |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
|---|---|
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
