Case Number: 8588

Martinez, Louis - Age 26 - Fatally shot 12 AM, (dying 5 AM) in a poolroom at 10750 Torrence Ave., by Jesus Campus, who came in and without warning, shot him. Campus escaped. 7/23/26 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 8 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 16, 1926
Date of Death July 16, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 10750 Torrence Ave
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description in a poolroom at 10750 Torrence Ave
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics victim shot by man who escaped
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in a poolroom at 10750 Torrence Ave
Related to Organized Crime
Type of Business Bar/saloon

Victim

Name Martinez, Louis
Age 26 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Italian

Defendant

Name Campus, Jesus
Gender Male
Ethnicity Latino, Hispanic
Race White

Police

Precinct 8
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 23, 1926
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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