Case Number: 2192
Schroyer, Daniel, shot dead ( mistaken for burglar) 5711 Ingleside Av., by George Pottinger, his son-in-law, who was arrested.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 26, 1896 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 26, 1896 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5711 Ingleside Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Schroyer, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Father, mother-in-law/Son, daughter in-law |
Defendant
| Name | Pottinger, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
