Case Number: 4466
Martin, Wm. - Age 25 - Fatally shot 5/19 on "L" Station at Racine Ave., by either John Byers or John J. Mooney, Spec. Off, when he and four other men robbed them of payroll for A. Stein & Co. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 19, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 19, 1917 |
| Address | Racine ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | L. station |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | L. station |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Martin, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | John Byers & John J. Mooney |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Jun-17 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
