Case Number: 2199
Schomaker, Henry, fatally shot in his saloon 299 Wells St. Died in Alexian Bros. Hospital. Ludwig Waltenberg arrested and acquitted. 38th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 24, 1897 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 24, 1897 |
| Address | 299 Wells st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Schomaker, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros. Hospit |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Waltenberg, Ludwig |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| 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 | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
