Case Number: 324

Cleveland, Mrs. Lizzie, shot dead in her saloon, 1621 Clark St., by John Stamen who was arrested. 22d St. Station.



Circumstances

Date of Offense August 1, 1881
Date of Death August 1, 1881
Address 1621 Clark St.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description In her saloon
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon Shot dead
Motive Shot dead
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location In her saloon
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Business Bar/saloon

Victim

Name Cleveland, Mrs. Lizzie
Gender Female
Race White
Employed Yes
VictimEmploymentType Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
Ethnicity Other, european
Victim Killed While Protecting Property Protecting bar/saloon
Occupation/ Skill Store owner, hotel owner

Defendant

Name Stamen, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No