Case Number: 4006

Jones, William S. - Age 36 - Fatally shot June 11th at 1759 W. 12th St., by Felix Lozer who went to DeKalb, Ill. where he was arrested and while in jail committed suicide. 21 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 11, 1916
Date of Death June 11, 1916
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 1259 W. 12th St.
Type of Location Other
Location Description 1259 W. 12th St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 1259 W. 12th St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Jones, William
Age 36 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Lozer, Felix
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Outcome of Trial Defendant died prior to trial

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