Case Number: 8130
Gull, Wm. -Age 49 - Colored - Fatally shot at 10:30 AM, 6/30/27, in his home, 372 Rhodes Ave., by John Clack, alias Klack, who was held by the Coroner on 7/1/27. The were in partnership in a store and Gull had contracted for a piano to promote business. Clack demanded its removal alleging business was on the decline since its installation. 2A Dist. 8/31/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Klarkowski.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 30, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 30, 1927 |
| Address | 372 Rhodes ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | argument over piano |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | quarrel over business matters |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Gull, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Clack, John; alias Klack |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 1, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Klarkowski |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 31, 1927 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
