Case Number: 8990
Samuels, Gust � Age 28 � Shot to death at 9:07 PM, in front of 725 Blue Island Ave. by Patrolman James E. Kehoe adn Joseph M. Graney, when he fired two shots at Kehoe. On 10/14/25 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 11, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 11, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 725 Blue Island |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 725 Blue Island |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 725 Blue Island |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Samuels, Gust |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kehoe, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | Other |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Nov-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 14, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
