Case Number: 4448
Masterson, Arthur - Age 45 - Killed by a stray bullet, in saloon at 1900 Madison St.; Fergy O'Toole who did the shooting was exonerated by the Coroner. 28th Pct. 10/17/16 Fergy O'Toole held to G.J. in bonds of $6000.00 by Judge Mahoney. Jan. 31, 1917 Stricken off - Barrett.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 14, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 14, 1918 |
| Address | 1900 Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Masterson, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | O'Toole, Fergy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Aug-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
|---|---|
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 17, 1916 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
