Case Number: 6077
Gast, George - Age 41 - Shot to death in saloon at 155 W. Randolph St.by a man identified as Thomas Walsh, Bus Agt., Sheet Metal Worker?s Union. On 12/5 Walsh was held by the Coroner 1 Dist. 12/16/22 - Acquitted - P.L. Sullivan. [see also Adolph Georg case].
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 3, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 3, 1921 |
| Address | 155 W. Randolph St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saloon |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Gast, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Walsh, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 5, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 16, 1922 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
