Case Number: 2641
Waters, Patrick, alias Dyke, 25 years old, shot dead in quarrel in saloon, 302 1/2 W. Randolph St., by John McGill, proprietor, who fled from the city. 28th Prect. McGill arrested Nov. 22, 1903, and turned over to Sheriff under indictment.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 26, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 26, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 302 1/2 W Randolph |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | quarrel in saloon |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Waters, Patrick, aka Dyke |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | McGill, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Out of city (in IL) arrest |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Nov-03 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
