Case Number: 5248
Shannon, Wm. R. - Age 49 - Fatally assaulted in doorway of 418 So. Clark St., by one George Buerke and Les. F. Maloney, during a quarrel over a bottle of whiskey. On 12/6/20 both were held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 2 Pct. 3/1/21 both acquitted - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 4, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 4, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 418 S. Clark st. |
| Location Description | 418 S. Clark st. (in doorway.) |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 418 S. Clark st. (in doorway.) |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Shannan, William R. |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Defendant
| Name | Buerke, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 6, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 1, 1921 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
