Case Number: 3176
Carlson, Andrew. 48 yrs. Shot dead at 657 W. 63 Pl. by Fred Wohlfaurt who was arrested. 12-26-1911 - Held by Coroner's jury - 17 Pct. 4/18/12 - Joliet - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 657 W. 63rd Pl |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Accidental death |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot dead |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Carlson, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Wohlfaurt, Fred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Dec-11 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 26, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 18, 1912 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
