Case Number: 5984
Easterday, Alvin D. - Age 35 - Shot to death at 1:30 A.M. in front of 61 E. Randolph by Rowland Campbell, who alleged he mistook him for a burglar. On 8/13/24 Campbell was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 1st Dist. Sept. 1924 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 21, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 21, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 61 E. Randolph |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in front of |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Easterday, Alvin D. |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Campbell, Rowland |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 6-Aug-24 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 13, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 15, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
