Case Number: 4182
Keating, Charles - Age 34 - Shot to death in saloon at 2000 W. Lake St. during a quarrel over some money matters, by Thomas Coleman, who, on Aug. 9th was held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 2/10/21 - Nolle Prossed - Holdom.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 9, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2000 W. Lake st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Keating, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Coleman, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Aug-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Holdman |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 10, 1921 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
