Case Number: 8988
Schuett, Clifford � Age 29 � Shot to death 2:30 PM, in garage at 5210 Berkeley Ave., accidentally, by Eugene May, who aws showing him a revolver. On 9/28/25 May was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 26, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 26, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5210 Berkeley |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | a garage @ 5210 Berkeley |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | a garage @ 5210 Berkeley |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Schuett, Clifford |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | May, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Jan-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 28, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
