Case Number: 2076
Rohlston, [Rasmus] Samuel, 48 yrs., shot dead, 43d and State Sts., by Frank Austin, a newly appointed negro policeman, who fired into a crowd because someone shouted "scab" at the driver of one of A.M. Rothschild & Co's wagons which Austin was guarding. He was arrested . 11th Prect. Jury disagreed in Judge Kersten's court Sept. 13, 1905. Sentenced to Joliet Pen., Oct. 25, 1905, by Judge Tuley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 10, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 10, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 43rd & State st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 43rd & State st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 43rd & State st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Riot, brawling crowd |
Victim
| Name | Rohiston, Samuel aka Rasmus |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Austin, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting automobile |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Jun-05 |
| Location of Arrest | At scene |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Tuley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 13, 1905 |
| Date of Sentence | October 25, 1905 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
