Case Number: 10169
Haferkamp, Robt. � Age 30 � Lincoln Park Police: Accidentally shot to death at 3:30 AM, 3/10/30, in 3rd fl., 2025 N. Racine Ave., by Leo Horn, another L.P. Police Officer. Horn was booked for murder but on 3/20/30 he was exonerated by the Coronerwho pronounced it an accident. On 3/21/30 he was discharged by Judge Sbarboro. 36 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 10, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 10, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2025 N. Racine Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in 3rd floor, 2025 N. Racine Ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in 3rd floor, 2025 N. Racine Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Haferkamp, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Horn, Leo |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Mar-30 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 20, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
