Case Number: 8553
Murray, Paul Christopher - Age 30 - Shot to death at 2:45 AM, at 2943 Halsted St., where he boarded, by one of five or six men with whom he quarreled over some unknown cause. The men escaped. On 11/3/25 the Coroner recommended their arrest, as well as that of his friend, Frank McGone, who was there at the time, as accessory. 14th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 18, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 18, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2943 Halsted St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Hotel, rooming house, boarding house room |
Victim
| Name | Murray, Paul Christopher |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 3, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
