Case Number: 246
Bielski, William, 22 years old, bartender in saloon 3301 S. Halsted St., Shot dead at 9:50 P.M. in above place, by one of three robbers, who escaped. 6th Prect. George McCaren and Philip McEwan, alias McKeon, arrested and held by Coroner's Jury, Jan. 30, 1906.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 24, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 24, 1906 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3301 S. Halsted st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | shot dead in saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot by robbers |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead in saloon by one of three robbers |
| Motive | shot dead in saloon by one of three robbers |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | shot dead in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Bielski, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Defendant
| Name | McCaren, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Crimanl - thief |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Jan-06 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 30, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Burglary |
