Case Number: 4113
Kapper, Sam, - Age 28 - Shot to death at Harrison & Halsted Sts., in shooting affray between union and non-union garment workers. Toney and Anna Paniche who were held pending Coroner's inquest released. Tony discharged 11/19/15 by Judge Mahoney. 27th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 26, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 26, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Harison and Halsted |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Harrison and Halsted |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | affray btw. Union & non- union garment workers |
| Location | Harrison and Halsted |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Union or workers demonstration, or other labor related (not strike or picketing) |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kapper, Sam |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Paniche, tony |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Oct-15 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Mahoney |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 19, 1915 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Dismissed |
