Case Number: 2222
Spencer, Frank, alias O'Keefe, 35 yrs., noted criminal, shot dead in saloon 1359 W. Madison St., by Frank H. Barmm. Spencer had robbed the till and was robbing Mr. Barmm when shot.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 8, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 8, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1359 W Madison st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | victim was robbing def. when shot |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Spencer, Frank aka O'Keefe |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Known criminal suspect |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Barmm, Frank H |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
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 |
