Case Number: 2801
Wright, Clarence E., Officer, Desplaines St. Station shot dead at 37 West Washington St. by Bill Allen, alias Joe Dealman, a colored desperado.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 29, 1882 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 29, 1882 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 37 W. Washington st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Wright, Off. Clarence E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Allen, Bill/alias Dealman, Joe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
