Case Number: 2229
Scholz, John, saloon keeper, Niles Center, shot dead by Constable Conrad A. Peterson, who was arrested, but discharged by Coroner's Jury June 7. Peterson was serving a writ and was attacked by Scholz.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 5, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Niles Center |
| 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 | shot dead |
| Motive | defendant serving a writ and was attacked by victi |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Scholz, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | perterson, Conrad A |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 7, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
