Case Number: 7713
Barton, Marshall - Age 23 - Died from a gunshot wound received 1:35 A.M., 11/26/27 in a beer flat at 2968 Michigan Ave., during an altercation with several men. Arrest of his unknown assailants was recommended by the Coroner. 2 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 26, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 15, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 2968 Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in a beer flat at 2968 Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot in beer flat afterfight with several men |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | died from a gunshot wound |
| Motive | shot during an altercation |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a beer flat at 2968 Michigan Ave. |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Barton, Marshall |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 15, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
