Case Number: 8041
Garshag, Phillip - Age 18 - Fatally shot at 12:15 AM, while driving his taxi past an alley off the southeast corner of Francisco Ave. and Taylor St., by some unknown person. The motive is likewise unknown. 17 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 8, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 8, 1925 |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | alley of the southeast corner of Francisco ave. an |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | taxi driver shot while driving |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alley of the southeast corner of Francisco ave. an |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Garshag, Phillip |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, teamster, ticket agent |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
