ROBBER SHOOTS FLOOD VICTIM. ~ Fred Liggett Meets Double Disaster. Condition is Serious.

June 14, 1908
ROBBER SHOOTS FLOOD VICTIM.

Fred Liggett Meets Double Disaster.
Condition is Serious.

Compelled to leave home on account of the flood, Fred Liggett, 3412 Guinotte avenue, and his brother-in-law, P. Donohue, have been sleeping in the Kemper elevator in the East bottoms. Last night at 11 o'clock the two men were on their way to the elevator when two strangers confronted them with drawn revolvers. Donahue ran when ordered to hold up his hands.

Fred Liggett fought the robbers and was shot in the groin. After the shooting the robbers went through Liggett's pockets, but did not get anything. The holdup occurred on the Chicago & Alton tracks one-half mile east of Heim's brewery. Liggett was taken to St. Joseph's hospital for medical aid. His condition is considered serious.