Case Number: 3186

Companion, Tony. 28 yrs. Shot dead on Armour Ave. near 22d St. by some unknown men who escaped. 3 Pct. - John Torrie wanted for the murder. See message #1462.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 27, 1912
Date of Death May 27, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address Armour Ave
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description Near 22nd St
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon Shot dead
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Near 22nd St

Victim

Name Companion, Tony
Age 28 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Italian

Defendant

Name Torrie, John (escaped)
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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