Case Number: 4429
Morton, Thomas - Age 36 - Fatally shot 2/11/16 at So. Water St., and Zoo Line R.R. freight house when caught prowling about that vicinity by special officer Cyrus E. Van Sickle with whom he fought a running duel and who also was shot to death. 1st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 11, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 11, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | S. Water st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Zoo Line R.R. freight |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | Zoo Line R.R. freight |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Morton, Thomas & Sickle Van Cy |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Sickle, Cyrus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Sep-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
