Case Number: 5573
White, Howard - Age 26 - Shot to death at 1440 W. Van Buren St., while burglarizing factory of I. Guisburg, by Officer Wm. Geehan who was exonerated. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 25, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 25, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1440 W. Van Buren st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | factory of I. Guisberg |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | factory of I. Guisberg |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | White, Howard |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Geehan, Off. Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
