Case Number: 6957
Reid, Hugh - Age 63 - Death caused by injuries received at 547 Rush St., during a fight with three other men, all had been drinking. On 9/3/24 the Coroner declared in "accidental" and exonerated Charles Reid and Tim Daly who had been booked as principal and accessory respectively. 28 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | August 17, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Address | 547 Rush |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | all were drinking |
| Type of Accident | Fighting |
Victim
| Name | Reid, Hugh |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Reid, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 3, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
