Case Number: 5342
Trimble, Norman K. - Age 32 - Shot to death in his saloon at 3447 W. 51st St., by two unknown men who robbed him. Coroner recommended arrest of unknown robbers. 14th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 17, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 17, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3447 W. 51st st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | a saloon @ 3447 51st st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death in a saloon |
| Motive | fatal shooting in a saloon by 2 unknown |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other felony murder, e.g. arson |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | a saloon @ 3447 51st st. |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Trimble, Norman |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
