Case Number: 3819
Heiser, Christ - 58 yrs. - Fatally shot Aug. 5th while passing So. East Cor. 26th St. & Keeler Ave., 25th Pct. Stray bullet from revolver of Officer Andrew J. Dowling of 25th (who was shooting a horse) and who was exonerated by the Coroner. 25th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 5, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 5, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 26th St. and Keeler Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | So. East Corner |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | So. East Corner |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Heiser, Christ |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Dowling, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
