Case Number: 47
Anderson, Gus, fatally shot, 2:00 A.M., (died same day) at 13th St. and Michigan Av., by John Bahnsen, night clerk of New Southern Hotel. Anderson had broken a window and attacked Bahnsen, who went out to investigate. 2nd Prect. Bahnsen was exonerated by Coroner�s Jury Dec. 21.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 16, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 16, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 13th st. and Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 13th st. and Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | Anderson had broken a window |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 13th st. and Michigan Ave. |
Victim
| Name | Anderson, Gus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bahnsen, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 21, 1905 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
