Case Number: 4070
Klings, Hugh, 35 yrs. shot dead in Carl Schieman's saloon, 2159 W. Chicago Ave. by John Quinn who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/14/12. 32 Pct. 6/26/13 - Acquitted - Petit.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 12, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 12, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2159 W Chicago |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Carl Schieman's saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Carl Schieman's saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Klings, Hugh |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Quinn, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Oct-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 14, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Petit |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 26, 1913 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
