Case Number: 5131
Studer, Frederick W. - Age 23 - Shot to death on C.&E. I. R.R. bridge at about 135th St. & Calumet River, by Private Homer Merwin after he had assaulted Private B.A. Schalk and failed to halt at Merwin's command. 5/31 Merwin was exonerated by the Coroner. 14th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 30, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 30, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 135th st and Calumet River |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | C. and E.I.R.R. Bridge |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | C. and E.I.R.R. Bridge |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Studer, Frederick W |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Private Homer Merwin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 31, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
