Case Number: 5371
Unknown man (40 years) (holdup) shot dead on east side of Jefferson St. 60 ft. south of 18th St., by George Hassil who was exonerated by the Coroner - 22 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 13, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 13, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 18th & Jefferson |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | east side of Jefferson 60ft. S. of 18th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | east side of Jefferson 60ft. S. of 18th st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | unknown male |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hassil, Geo. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Aug-14 |
| 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 | September 13, 1914 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
