Case Number: 397
Carey, Patrick, 40 yrs., shot dead, saloon 4228 Western Av., by William Maxwell, proprietor who was arrested. Henry Maxwell, 13 yrs., was shot by his father while firing at Carey, and was taken to Presbyterian Hosp. Maxwell was held without bail by Coroner's Jury. April 16, and acquitted by Jury in C.C. (Judge Smith) Nov. 17, 1900. "Self defense."
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 14, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 14, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4228 Western Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Accidental death |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | self-defense |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Corey, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Maxwell, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Apr-00 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Smith |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 16, 1900 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
