Case Number: 2261
Simpson, George, colored, fatally shot in fight in saloon, 213 W. Lake St., by Charles Jones, colored. Simpson first shot Jones, who wrested the revolver from Simpson and fired the fetal shot. Both were taken to the County Hospital, where Simpson died same day and Jones Dec. 29. 27th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 16, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 16, 1902 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 213 W Lake |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Revolver |
| Weapon | fatally shot; Revolver |
| Motive | fiht; vic first shot def, who wrestledd the revolv |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Simpson, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hos |
Defendant
| Name | Jones, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
