Case Number: 2462

Tuckerman, Mrs. L.C. 32 ys. old. Shot dead at home of her father A.C. Girard, 305 N. Clark St. George Busee who occupies an adjoining flat at this number was showing the maid Bertha Lamke how to use the weapon when it was accidentally discharged, the bullet passing through the windows and killing Mrs. Tuckerman. 38 prect.


Circumstances

Date of Offense January 1, 1909
Date of Death January 1, 1909
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 305 N Clark st
Type of Location Residence
Location Description home of her father,defendant occupies an adjoining
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location home of her father,defendant occupies an adjoining
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of victim's friend or relative

Victim

Name Tuckerman, Mrs. LC
Age 32 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Busee, George
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 38
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

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