Case Number: 4004
Jensen, alias Smith, Jen - Age 34 - Shot to death in saloon at 100 So. Halsted St., when he engaged in a quarrel and threw beer glasses at bartender Harry Heyworth who shot him and who on 4/6/16 was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable in so doing. 27 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 4, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 4, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 100 So. Halsted St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jensen, Jen, Smith |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Heyworth, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 6, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
