Case Number: 8694
Nelson, Eric - Age 25 - One of the five Drake Hotel bandits. Shot to death in the basement of 1454 Foster Ave. by Lincoln Park Police Officer Charles Kiefer who pursued him there following the robbery. Kiefer was exonerated by the Coroner. 33 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 19, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 19, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1454 Foster Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | basement |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | basement |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Nelson, Eric |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A suspicious character/criminal type |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Kiefer, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| 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 |
