Case Number: 3503
Erikson, Charles - Age 39 - Shot and killed at 2359 W. 22nd St. by 2 unknown men who held up his saloon and who so far (12/10) are still unknown. 23rd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 27, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 27, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2359 W. 22nd St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot & killed |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot and killed |
| Motive | held up saloon |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Erikson, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
