Case Number: 9890

Emmett, Dave - Age 40 - Gambler - Shot to death at 9:42 PM, while seated in his automobile in front of his home, 4728 Ingleside Ave., by one of three unknown men who escaped. Just after stopping another machine drew up, containing three men, one of whom leaped from the machine and onto the running board of deceased's car, and with an oath, shot him at close range. 6 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 13, 1930
Date of Death October 13, 1930
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4728 Ingleside Ave.
Type of Location Vehicle
Location Description in automobile in front of his house
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics victim was killed at close range in his auto by on
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon shot to death
Motive victim noted as a gambler
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide No
Total Number of Victims 1
Excessive Violence Excessive or extreme use of force
Location in automobile in front of his house
Organized Crime Indicators victim was a gambler
Related to Organized Crime Murder for hire, "hit"

Victim

Name Emmett, Dane
Age 40 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Precinct 6
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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