Case Number: 2626
Walgren, Martin, 22 years old, fatally cut in saloon fight, 262 N. Clark St., by Fred. Fisher, who was arrested and exonerated by Coroner's Jury, Sept. 22, '99, on ground of self defense.Walgren died on same date in Alexian Bros. Hospital. 38th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 17, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 17, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 262 N Clark |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Walgren, Martin |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros Hos |
Defendant
| Name | Fisher, Fred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
