Case Number: 2140
Scott, Thomas, well known thief, shot dead near home, 1901 Purple St., by Officer Leonard, of 22d St. Station, while resisting arrest.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 20, 1884 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 20, 1884 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1901 Purple st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | near home (of victim) 1901 Purple st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Motive | victim shot while resisting arrest |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | near home (of victim) 1901 Purple st. |
Victim
| Name | Scott, Thomas |
|---|---|
| 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 | Officer, Leonard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
