Case Number: 3581
Frederick, Arthur - Age 25 -Robber fatally shot when he and James R. Murray attempted to rob saloon at 1500 W. Polk St. David Wold, who shot him, was on June 7th exonerated by the Coroner. 21st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 2, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 2, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1500 W Polk St |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Frederick, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Wold, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 7, 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 |
