Case Number: 3794
Higgins, James, 22 yrs. Ex-convict fatally shot Feb. 1st in Martin's Saloon, 2000 Ogden Ave., while in act of robbing same, by Officer Herman Otten of 24 Pct. - Exonerated by Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 1, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 1, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2000 Ogden Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Martin's Saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Martin's Saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Higgins, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Otten, Herman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
