Case Number: 2969
Bass, William A., 32 ys. Shot dead at 3704 Cottage Grove Av. by George Schoeke whose wife Bass was forcing his attentions upon. Arrested. 5 prect. Exonerated by Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 28, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 28, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3704 Cottage Grove Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Bass, William A. |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Schoeke, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Aug-12 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
