Case Number: 6562
Murphy, Thomas - Age 35 - (Col.) - Shot to death at 2728 Wabash Ave., by another intoxicated colored man when deceased stepped on to the latter?s foot. On 10/30/22 Joseph Bailey alias Charles Williams, was ordered held by the Coroner, when arrested. 2 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 28, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 28, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2728 Wabash ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Murphy, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Bailey, Joseph, William, Charl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
