Case Number: 4286
Levey, John Jacob - Age 28 - Shot to death in saloon at 1301 So. Kedzie Ave., by bartenders James Fox and Herman Algrin, both of whom were held by the Coroner on 8/31/17. 24 Pct. Sept. 1917 No bills on both.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 25, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 25, 1917 |
| Address | 1301 S. Kedzie ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon where defendants were bartenders |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon where defendants were bartenders |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Levey, John Jacob |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Defendant
| Name | Fox, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 31, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 19, 1917 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
