Case Number: 687

Egan, Thomas F. 34 ys. old. Fatally assaulted Feb. 6 at 812 S. Halsted St. by Jacob Pushinger who was arrested and held by Coroner without bail. 22d Prect. Acquitted by jury in Judge Windes court, April 29, '08.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 6, 1908
Date of Death February 15, 1908
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address 812 S. Halsted st.
Location Description 812 S. Halsted st.
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Method of Killing Other
Weapon fatally assaulted
Motive fatally assaulted
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 812 S. Halsted st.
Number of Defendants 1

Victim

Name Egan, Thomas
Age 34 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Irish

Defendant

Name Pushinger, Jacob
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, eastern european
Race White

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision April 29, 1908

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