Case Number: 2585
Ward, William E., died from assault committed in saloon, 271 31st St., by David Hughes, who was arrested.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 5, 1890 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 5, 1890 |
| Address | 271 31st st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | assault |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Ward, William E |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hughes, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
