Case Number: 8266
Hill, Robert - Age 43 - Death due to a gunshot wound received 11:58 PM, 11/30/27 while attempting to commit a burglary at 1342 Madison St., (Morgan Paper Co.) Hill was shot by Sergt. Dave Eversol of the Pinkerton Watch Service. On 12/8/27 Eversol was exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 30, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 5, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1342 Madison |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Morgan Paper |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Morgan Paper |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hill, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Sergt. Eversol, Dave |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 8, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
