Case Number: 5842
Collins, Martin T. - Age 38 - South Park Police Officer - Fatally injured ?/21 - at 55th St. & Racine Ave., when crushed between an auto driven by David Groh, and another standing auto. Groh, who was intoxicated, deliberately ran down Collins when the latter attempted to arrest him. On 1/4/24 Groh was held by the Coroner. 11 Pct. Mrs. Groh ind. Jan. 1921 - 1/17/22 Josephine Groh acquitted - Fisher. 2/1/22 Groh to Joliet Pen. - Fisher. 3/10/23 - Groh?s sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 4, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 4, 1921 |
| Address | 55th st. & Racine ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 55th st. & Racine av. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | deliberatly ran dowm victim |
| Method of Killing | Crushed |
| Weapon | crushed between auto driven by Groh, & another sta |
| Motive | [Collins] attempted to arrest him [Groh] |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | 55th st. & Racine av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Collins, Martin T. |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
Defendant
| Name | Groh, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
