Events occurring at Assassination Time

[AussieMick]

'just coincidental'.
Yes, Steve. I'd agree.
In a large city like Washington, it would be unusual if there were no crimes, other than the assassination and attack on the Seward house, committed on that night. The fact that Washington was (still 'is' of course) the home of many political figures increases the chance that a victim of any crime is going to be a politician.