Case Number: 3824

Hoffmann, Chas. 48-50 - Stabbed to death in front of saloon at North Ave & Orleans St., by Ges. Schuster whose arrest Coroner recommends. 39th Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 9, 1914
Date of Death November 9, 1914
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address North Ave. and Orleadns St.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description front of saloon
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Bar room brawl
Total Number of Victims 1
Location front of saloon
Type of Business Bar/saloon
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Hoffman, Charles
Age 50 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Schuster, Ges.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 39
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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