Case Number: 4

Alexander, Stephen, col�d, 30 yrs., shot dead in gambling house, 311 S. Clark St., by John Johnson, col�d, proprietor, who was arrested. Harrison St. Station.



Circumstances

Date of Offense January 22, 1884
Date of Death January 22, 1884
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 311 S. Clark St.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description in gambling house
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in gambling house
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Business Other place of business

Victim

Name Alexander, Stephen
Age 30 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Johnson, John
Age 9 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black
Business Owner Store or shop
Employed Yes
Employment Type Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.)
Killed While Protecting Property Protecting a drug store
Occupation/ Skill Store owner, hotel owner

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Location of Arrest Harrison St. Station
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Allegations of Police Corruption No