Case Number: 3902
Hosna, James - Age 36 - Det. Sergt. D.B. - Fatally shot in Patrick Ryan's saloon at 1403 So. Halsted St., by Ges. Vogel who surrendered to State's Attorney and on 2/19 was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 6/13/19 Acquitted - Kavanagh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 15, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 15, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1403 S Halsted |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | patrick Ryan's saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | patrick Ryan's saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hosna, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Vogel, Ges |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Feb-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 19, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 13, 1919 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
