Case Number: 879
Hall, Wallace W., ex-U.S. detective, shot dead by his wife, Annie Hall, during quarrel at their house, 4767 Wabash Av. She was arrested and claimed that the weapon was accidentally discharged during a struggle for its possession. Harrison St.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 7, 1886 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 7, 1886 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4767 Wabash Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at their house |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at their house |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Hall, Wallace W. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Hall, Annie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police unspecified, detective |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
