Case Number: 5341
Tripple, Leonard - Age 26 - Fatally shot in saloon at 2134 Wabash Ave., by John Ganey and Eugene Garey, as result of an old quarrel. On 11/24/19 Ganey, and Garey were held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 3/6/20 both acquitted - Pam.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 22, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 22, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2134 Wabash Saloon |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon @2134 Wabash |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon @2134 Wabash |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Tripple, Leonard |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Ganey / Garey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
