Case Number: 458
Calvan, Thomas, 30 ys. old, fatally shot in a fight in saloon of M. Kabulske 515 Hastings St.on Nov. 11th by Joseph Cooney, who escaped. David Sinninger arrested as accessory and held on bonds of $10,000. Nov. 22, 1906, by Justice Eberhardt. Cooney ari. Dec. 14-'06. (24 pct.) Cooney held by coroner's jury. Sinninger no bill Jan. 1907. Cooney acquitted in Judge Kersten's court, July 19, 1907.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 13, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 13, 1906 |
| Address | 515 Haslings St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | Fight in Saloon |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Calvan, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Cooney, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Dec-06 |
| Location of Arrest | 27th Pct. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 19, 1907 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
