Case Number: 5424
Van Sickle, Cyrus E. - Age 41 - Special Officer shot to death at foot of So. Water St. & I.C. freight house, in a running duel with Thomas Morton whom he caught prowling around that vicinity. Morton also was fatally wounded, dying next day. 1 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 11, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 11, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | S. Waters & I.C. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at foot of (freight house) |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | at foot of (freight house) |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | CanSickle, Cyrus E. |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Morton, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant committed suicide |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Special officer, e.g. Pinkertons |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
