Case Number: 4830
Power, Thomas J. , alias Jas. M. Hardy - Age ? - Shot to death in saloon at S.W. Corner 33rd & Cottage Grove Ave., by the proprietor Fred Jefferson, whom he attemtped to shoot. On 12/9/20 Jefferson was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 2, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 2, 1920 |
| Address | S.W. corner 33rd & Cottage Grove ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Power, Thomas J., Jas. M. Har |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
Defendant
| Name | Jefferson, Fred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
