Case Number: 327
Cranell, William, railroad man, fatally shot in saloon fight, 479 Clark St., by John Monroe, keeper, who was arrested. Cranell died same day in County Hospital. Harrison St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 19, 1881 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 19, 1881 |
| Address | 479 Clark St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | In saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Fatally shot in saloon fight |
| Motive | In saloon fight |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Crandell, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
| Occupation/ Skill | Metal/iron worker, machinist |
Defendant
| Name | Monroe, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
