Case Number: 3333

Campbell, Harrison - Age 81 - Colored - Shot to death in saloon at 3546 So. State St., by three unknown colored men who robbed the saloon and patrons. 3 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 22, 1920
Date of Death November 22, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3546 S. State st.
Type of Location Place of business
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Other murder, felony murder
Characteristics shot to death
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Motive robbed the saloon and patrons
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide No
Description Robbery
Total Number of Victims 1
Related to Organized Crime
Type of Business Bar/saloon

Victim

Name Campbell, Harrison
Age 81 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 17-Jun-23

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Felony Murder Classification Robbery

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