Case Number: 449
Curry, William, 25 yrs., of Winnetka, fatally shot in saloon fight, 899 Devon Av. Henry A. Dusing, prop., and Reinhold Staurenberg, bartender, arrested. 43d Prect. Dusing and Studemeyer held by Coroner's Jury March 19, 1906. "No bill" for Studemeyer and Dusing April 1906. No bill by Grand Jury in both cases.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 17, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 17, 1906 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 899 Devon Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Shot in saloon fight |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Fatally Shot |
| Motive | Saloon Fight |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Curry, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Dusing, Henry A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 43 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Mar-06 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 19, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
