Case Number: 898
Harrison, Carter, H., Mayor of Chicago, shot dead at his home, 231 Ashland Av., by Eugene J. Prendergast, who was arrested, tried and hanged July 13, 1894. (Judge Brentano).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 28, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 28, 1893 |
| Address | 231 Ashland Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at his home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Mayor of Chicago shot dead |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | -there's not much- but it appears to be assassinat |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at his home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Harrison, Carter H. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Prendergast, Eugene J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | Yes |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | Yes |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | Yes |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
