Case Number: 3356

Dorsey, Jeremiah, 23 yrs. Fatally assaulted Cherinds saloon (fists) 9440 Commercial Av. by Chas. Behler who was exonerated by Corone 10/7/12 - 15 Prect.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 6, 1912
Date of Death October 6, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 9440 Commercial Av.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description saloon
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Bar room brawl
Total Number of Victims 1
Location saloon
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Business Bar/saloon
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Dorsey, Jeremiah
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Behler, Chas.
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Precinct 27
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Date Defendant Arrested 24-Dec-28
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 October 7, 1912
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

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