Case Number: 3577
Fritche, Fred, alias H.L. Brown - Age 32 - Fatally shot Dec. 24th at 26th & Penna R.R. tracks by R.R. watchman Louis Zorn after he had assaulted another watchman and taken his revolver from him. 1/9/17 Zorn exonerated by the Coroner. 3rd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 24, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 26th and Penna. R.r. tracks |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | r.r. tracks |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | r.r. tracks |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Fritche, Fred aka HL Brown |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Zorn, Louis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Former lovers |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 9, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
