Case Number: 438
Cummings, Serg't. Richard, 42d Prect., died in Alexian Bros. Hospital. Run over while guarding wagons of Montgomery Ward & Co., on Washington St., near Dearborn, by Gus ###. Held by Coroner's Jury May 10. Indicted by Grand Jury July 12, 1902. Acquitted by Jury in Judge Kavanagh's court, Oct. 23, 1906.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 1, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 1, 1905 |
| Address | Washington St. near Dearborn |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Washington & Dearborn |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Washington & Dearborn |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Cummings, Serg't Richard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Brothers Hos |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | HH, Gus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 42 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-May-05 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 10, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | July 12, 1905 |
| Date of Sentence | October 23, 1906 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
