Case Number: 1214
Kienpfal, Rudolph, 30 yrs., died in St. Hedwigs Hospital. Shot July 4, at Hoyne Av. and Churchill St., by temporary policeman William Schuth, with whom he had an altercation. Schuth claimes Kienpfel attacked him and that he fired in self-defense. 34th Prect. Schuth held by Coroner's Jury July 8, 1905. "No bill" by Grand Jury, July term, 1905.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 4, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 5, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Hoyne Ave and Churchill st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot |
| Motive | victim shot by temporary officer who claimed self- |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Kiempfal, Rudolph |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Hedwigs Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Schuth, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 8, 1905 |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 15, 1905 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
