Case Number: 2237

Schneider, William, 17 years old, shot dead in father's saloon, 5901 Halsted St., in struggle for possession of revolver by his brother, Ernest, who was arrested. 11th Prect.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 16, 1900
Date of Death November 16, 1900
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 5901 Halsted
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description father's saloon
Type of Death Accident
Description Family quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location father's saloon
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Business Bar/saloon

Victim

Name Schneider, William
Age 17 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Defendant

Name Schneider, Ernest
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Police

Precinct 11
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

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