Case Number: 410

Crookett, Charles, died in Provident Hosp. from assault with hatchet, 3515 Armour Av. John, alias "Nighthawk" Anderson, arrested. Philip Anderson arrested and held without bail, Oct. 22, by Coroner's Jury. 5th Prect.



Circumstances

Date of Offense October 13, 1901
Date of Death October 13, 1901
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address 3515 Armour Av.
Location Description 3515 Armour st
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics Assault w/Hatchet
Method of Killing Axe or hatchet
Weapon died from assault with hatchet
Total Number of Victims 1
Excessive Violence Excessive or extreme use of force
Location 3515 Armour st
Number of Defendants 2
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Crooket, Charles
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken Provident Hospital

Defendant

Name Anderson, John "Nighthawk"
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 5
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 13-Oct-01
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 2

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 22, 1901
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No