Case Number: 493
Cerny, Charles, 40 yrs. died in Alexian Bros. Hospital. Shot at 11 P.M. Feb. 28, at 1284 Clybourn Av., by David Beyer, foreman of Brennen's bakery. Labor trouble. Beyer was arrested. 39th Prect. Held by Cor. Jury 3/8/10 - 4/1910 - No bill G. Jury. No bill by May Grand Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 28, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 1, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1284 Clybourn Ave. |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Union or workers demonstration, or other labor related (not strike or picketing) |
Victim
| Name | Cerny, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros. Hospit |
Defendant
| Name | Beyer, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Foreman |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Mar-10 |
| Location of Arrest | 1284 Clyborn st. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 8, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
