Case Number: 4083
Kane, Robert, 29 yrs. Shot dead saloon 2701 W. 12 St. by the owner Wm .Pinser whom he tried to rob and who was exonerated 9/18/13 - by Coroner. 24 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 18, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 18, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2701 W 12th st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kane, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Pinser, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 18, 1913 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
