Case Number: 5295
Tonges, Ges. K. - Age 40 - Fatally shot at 121 E. Chicago Ave., when mistaken for a burglar, by Grover E. Haines, who on 6/12/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 38th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 12, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 121 E. Chicago Av. |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 121 E. Chicago Av. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 121 E. Chicago Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Tonges, Ges. K. |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Haines, Grover E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Jan-16 |
| 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 | June 12, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
