Case Number: 2273
Sweeney, Michael, shot dead, Halsted and Monroe Sts., by John C. Weller, a non-union sheet metal worker, whom Sweeney in company with two other strikers, had attacked. Weller arrested. 27th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 28, 1903. Discharged by Grand Jury, Sept. term, 1903.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 6, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 6, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Halsted and Monroe |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Halsted and monroe St |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | vic, along with 2 other strickers attacked def who |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | strikers |
| Location | Halsted and monroe St |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
Victim
| Name | Sweeney, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Metal/iron worker, machinist |
Defendant
| Name | Weller, John C |
|---|---|
| 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 | Railroad worker, metal/iron worker, machinist |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 28, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1903 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |
