Case Number: 4035
Johnson, Asa - Age 27 - Fatally shot 7/1/19 at 3rd & Wabash Ave. playground, where he was found at 4:00 A.M. by watchman, John Hachlin. On 7/10 Hachlin was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 1, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 1, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 3rd Wabash |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | playground |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | playground |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Asa |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Hachlin, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 10, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
