Case Number: 539
Doyle, James, fatally shot at new Marguette Building, by H.K. Burgess, who was arrested and held, but discharged by Grand Jury. Labor troubles.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 10, 1894 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 10, 1894 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | new Marquette Building |
| Location Description | new Marquette Building |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | new Marquette Building |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Union or workers demonstration, or other labor related (not strike or picketing) |
Victim
| Name | Doyle, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Burgess, H.K. |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
