Case Number: 8163
Hansen, Geo - Age 30 - Shot to death at 7:50 AM, at 57th St. & Blackstone Ave. by Henry Horn, porter in a drug store at that location, when he believed Hansen and another man (both drunk) were intent on robbery. On 5/18/25 Horn was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 17, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 17, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 57th St & Blackston Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | In a drugstore at 57th & Blackston Ave |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | defendant believed victim was intent on robbing de |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot to death |
| Motive | Shot victim b/c he believed there was intent on ro |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In a drugstore at 57th & Blackston Ave |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Drug store |
Victim
| Name | Hansen, Geo |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Horn, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 18, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
