Case Number: 8054
Gitzon, Christ - Age 55 - Shot to death at 12:50 AM, in front of 328 N. Ashland Ave., by a recently paroled (Pontiac) Negro, Campbell McCarthy, who was arrested while running away. On 5/5/25 he was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. 8/5/25 sentenced to hang 10/16/25 - Williams. 10/13/25 Reset to 11/6/25. 11/5/25 Reset to 12/11/25. 12/5/25 Reset to 12/18/25. 1/29/26 - hanged in the County Jail.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 4, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 4, 1925 |
| Address | 328 N. Ashland ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 328 N. Ashland ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | V killed on street by parlolee |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death, gun unspecified |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 328 N. Ashland ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Gitzon, Christ |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | McCarthy, Campbell |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-May-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 5, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Williams |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 5, 1925 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
