Case Number: 559
Doyle, David, 33 yrs., shot dead, saloon, 159 Division St., by Peter Loftus, proprietor of saloon, who was being fired on by Doyle and five companions. Loftus was arrested and discharged. 39th Prect. John Mahoney and Charles Johnson were arrested July 5, by Off's. Spain and Stephens, of Central, and held without bail, July 14, by Coroner's Jury. Johnson discharged by Grand Jury, July term, 1899, and Mahoney was admitted to bail of $2000, Oct. 27, 1899, by Judge Baker.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 1, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 1, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 159 Division st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Doyle, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Johnson, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
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 |
