Case Number: 5967
Erdman, Fred - Age 27 - Shot to death in saloon at 2897 Archer Ave., by Officer Wm. J. Hall while he was in act of attempting to break into kitchen with intent to rob the owner. On 12/26/21 Hall was exonerated by the Coroner. 14 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 24, 1921 |
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| Date of Death | December 24, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2897 Archer ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon at 2897 Archer ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Motive | shot to death while in the act of breaking into ki |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon at 2897 Archer ave. |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Erdman, Fred |
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| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hall, William J. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 26, 1921 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
