Case Number: 4091
Kelly, Andrew, 24 yrs., Fatally shot Feb. 24th in Dorothy Geureus saloon at 4825 S. Halsted St. 19th Prct. who was arrested and held by Coroner 3/6/14. 3/10/16 Guerin acquitted by Judge Thomson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 24, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 24, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4825 S Halsted |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Dorothy Guerin saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Dorothy Guerin saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kelly, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Guerin, Dorothy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 6-Mar-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 6, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Thomson |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 10, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
