Case Number: 2264
Sullivan, Joseph, 24 years old, shot dead in Charles McCarthy's saloon, 2461 Cottage Grove Av., by Charles Port, bartender, who was arrested. During a quarrel Sullivan first fired at Port, when the latter drew a revolver and fired the fatal shot. 4th Prect. Port exonerated by Coroner's Jury. "Self defense."
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 1, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 1, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2461 Cottage Grove av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in Charles McCarthy's saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | exonerated, self defense |
| Method of Killing | Revolver |
| Weapon | shot dead; revolver |
| Motive | self defense; vic fired at the defendant first |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in Charles McCarthy's saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Sullivan, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Port, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
