Case Number: 5285
Trumbull, George - 37 yrs. - Officer from 4th Pct. shot dead at 2545 State St., by Simon Hogan (Col.) whom he went in to arrest and who was on 8/17/14 held by the Coroner - 4th Pct. 11/27/14 Hogan to Joliet Pen. for Life - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 17, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 17, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2545 State st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | officer shot when he went in to arrest suspect. |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Trumbell, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a person outside family |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Hogan, Simon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Oct-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 17, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 27, 1914 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
