Case Number: 2263
Smith, Samuel, at tough, fatally shot, saloon, 3121 State St., by James Tracey, proprietor, in fight over a poker game. Tracey was arrested and released on $5000 bond Feb. 3, by Judge McEwen and was exonerated by Coroner's Jury Feb. 7.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 1, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 1, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3121 State |
| 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 | fatally shot |
| Motive | fight over a poker game |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Samul |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A noted/known tough |
Defendant
| Name | Tracey, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Feb-03 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 7, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
