Case Number: 5325
Thomas, Sun - Age 34 - (Col.) - Fatally shot July 20th in saloon at N.W. Cor. 30th & S. State Sts., by Gene Vaughn as result of old quarrel. Vaughn escaped. 3d Pct. 5/22/28 Eugene Barns arrested - 6/7/28 held to G.J. $5000.00 each case - Curran - June 1928 No bills (2).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 20, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 20, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 30th st. & State |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in a saloon on 30th st & State |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a saloon on 30th st & State |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sun, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Barns, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | Yes |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | Yes |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | Yes |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | June 7, 1928 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
