Case Number: 2300
Sleeting, Joseph, 28 yrs., fatally shot (died almost immediately) in saloon, 365 Indiana St. by Officer Peter O'Neill, of First Prect., whom Sleeting struck several times with a bottle. Officer O'Neill exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 22, 1905.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 21, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 21, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 365 Indiana |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | def.was struck several times with a bottle by vic |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Sleeting, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | O'Neill, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 22, 1905 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
