Case Number: 349
Connelly, John, fatally assaulted with can, saloon 1091 W. Lake St., by C.S. Shepperd, keeper, who was arrested, held to C.C., but finally discharged.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 8, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 8, 1893 |
| Address | 1091 W. Lake St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | Fatally assaulted with can |
| Motive | Fatally assaulted with can |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Connelley, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Shepperd, C.S. |
|---|---|
| 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
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
