Case Number: 3751
Gentleman, Peter - Age 29 - Fatally shot at 2222 Wabash Ave., in cigar store of Martin Guilfoyle, who shot him in self-defense. On 9/3 Guilfoyle was exonerated by the coroner and later indicted by September Grand Jury. 3 Pct. Sept. 1919 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 1, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 1, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2222 Wabash Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Cigar Store |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Cigar Store |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Drug store |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Gentleman, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Guilfoyle, Martin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 3, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 3, 1919 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
