Case Number: 429
Christianson, George, shot dead in saloon 558 Armitage Av., by his brother, Nicholas Christianson, who immediately committed suicide by shooting. Saloon belonged to the brothers. Shooting result of a quarrel. 34th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 12, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 12, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 558 Armitage Av. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Shooting result of quarrel |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | shooting result of a quarrel |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Christianson, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Defendant
| Name | Christianson, Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant identified by someone else at scene |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
