Case Number: 8721
Noonan, Frank - Age 55 - Fatally shot at 8:45 PM, 12/21/27, in his soft-drink parlor at 2355 W. Lake St. Claimed his assailant was Frank Smith, who, on a drunken condition, was refused admission by Noonan into his saloon and therefor shot him. On 1/9/28 the Coroner recommended Smith's arrest. Teletype 58849 Frank Smith - Walter McComb and Paul Swain wanted. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 21, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 21, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2355 W. Lake St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | soft drink parlor |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | soft drink parlor |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Noonan, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Smith, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 9, 1928 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
