Case Number: 4625
Neotile, Joe - Age 33 - Watchman, fatally shot while making his rounds, at 1056 Polk St., saloon, where he caught 2 men in act of burglarizing the place. (No arrests up to 8/12, date of entry) 21st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 12, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 16, 1916 |
| Address | 1056 Polk st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | fatally shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot |
| Motive | burglary |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Neotile, Joe |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Oct-16 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Private watchman or guard |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
