Case Number: 27
Arnold, Earl, col�d, 22 yrs., fatally shot in assignation house, 2118 Armour Av., by Edward J. Korney, in quarrel over a colored woman, Alice Grant. Arnold died in St. Luke�s Hosp. And Korney was arrested by 3rd Prect. officers, the Grant woman being arrested as accessory, Korney was held without bail, Sept. 26, by Coroner�s Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 24, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 24, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2118 Armour Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Assignation House |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | Quarrel over a colored woman |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Assignation House |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Arnold, Earl |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Luke's Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Korney, Edward J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
