Case Number: 39
Allen, Charles Jr., fatally shot while committing burglary at Forbes Teaming Co., by A.C. Rogers, watchman, who was arrested. 24th Prect. Discharged by Grand Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 24, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 24, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | At Forbes Teaming Co. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Fatally shot while commiting burglary |
| Motive | Burlary |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At Forbes Teaming Co. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Allen, Charles Jr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Rogers, A.C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Jul-03 |
| Location of Arrest | 24th Prect. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Grand jury only |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
