Case Number: 5076
Schorle, Herman, 31 yrs. - Assaulted 12:05 A.M. (fists), dying 7:00 P.M., at 119th & Peoria Sts., by Wm. Fitzgerald who was arrested and held by Coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 14 Pct. Dec. 1914 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 27, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 27, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 119th and Peoria |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Schorle, Herman |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Fitzgerald, Wm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 1, 1914 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
