Case Number: 9226
Ver Hagen, Peter - Age 37- Shot to death at 5:45 PM, in his home, 6358 Vernon Ave., while at the supper table, by his brother-in-law, Henry Van Alphen, who took a 25 cal. automatic out of his pocket which fired as he placed it on the table. On 5/11/26 Van Alphen was held by the Coroner. 5th Dist. May 1926 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 10, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 10, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 6358 Vernon Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Home of victim |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Home of victim |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | VerHagen, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Van Alphen, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 11, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 15, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
