Case Number: 2473
Unknown burglar, shot dead while climbing fence in rear of John D. Martin's residence 1828 Wabash Av., by Off. M.J. Crowe, of Cottage Grove Av. Station. The dead man, in company with a pal who escaped, had just burgled Martin's house and some of the stolen property was found on his person.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 21, 1878 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 21, 1878 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1828 Wabash Av |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in rear of John D Martin's house, 1828 Wabash |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead while climbing fence |
| Motive | victim was burglar, police shot him after burglari |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of John D Martin's house, 1828 Wabash |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of co-defendant |
Victim
| Name | unknown |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A known thief |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Crowe, Off MJ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
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 |
