Case Number: 6198
Henning, Walter - Age 30 - Shot to death in front of 334 So. Winchester Ave. during a duel between four police officers and three rowdies whom he had just brought to that address in his cab. Coroner?s verdict was ?Accidental shooting.? 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 11, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 11, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 334 S. Winchester ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of 334 S. Winchester ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of 334 S. Winchester ave. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Henning, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, teamster, ticket agent |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Oct-31 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
