Case Number: 5177
Shisken, Edward - Age 26 - Shot to death at New Jackson Hotel, Jackson Blvd. & Halsted St., by James Artery, who, on 10/14 was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 12, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 12, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Jackson Blvd. & Halsted st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | New Jackson Hotel Jackson Blvd. & Halsted st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | New Jackson Hotel Jackson Blvd. & Halsted st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Hotel, rooming house, boarding house room |
Victim
| Name | Shisken, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Artevy, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 14, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
