Case Number: 2017
Russell, John, 54 years old, keeper of shooting gallery at 129 S. Halsted St., found murdered by shooting at that place. Anna Hewitt and Rose Sherwood arrested. 27th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | January 15, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 129 S. Halsted |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | 129 S. Halsted shooting gallery |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 129 S. Halsted shooting gallery |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Russell, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Hewitt, Anna/Sherwood, Rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
