Case Number: 5541

Wilson, C.A. - Age 63 - Shot to death in Fee Bros. Saloon at Adams & Sangamon Sts., by an unknown man who was chased several blocks but escaped. 21 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 12, 1918
Date of Death November 12, 1918
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address Adams & Sangamon sts.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description Fee Bros. Saloon
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Fee Bros. Saloon
Type of Business Bar/saloon
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Wilson, C.A.
Age 63 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Gender Male

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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