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Case Description
Daly, Joseph P. 32 years. Shot dead on Western Ave., about 20 ft. south of Van Buren St., by Officer Behan of 38th Pct. while trying to rescue 2 prisoners. Coroner's Verdict "Accidental" - 29th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
June 28, 1914 |
| Date of death |
June 28, 1914 |
| Time between offense and death |
Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
|
| Address |
Western Av.
|
| Type of location |
Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
|
| Type of public place |
Street, sidewalk or alley
|
| Location description |
Western Av. 20ft. S of Van Buren
|
| Type of death |
Accident
|
| Type of accident |
Accidental shooting
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Circumstances description |
Other
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Daly, Joseph
|
| Age |
32 years
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Irish
|
Defendant
| Name |
Officer Behan
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Irish
|
| Employed |
Yes
|
| Employment Type |
Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
|
| Occupational skill |
Law Enforcement, Police
|
| Defendant/victim relationship |
Known (recognized person)
|
Police
| Defendant employed in law enforcement |
Police officer on duty
|
| Precinct |
38
|
| Total number of defendants arrested |
1
|
| Defendant ID'd at scene |
No
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Outcome of coroner's judgement |
Accidental or natural causes
|
| Charges against defendant |
No charges recorded
|
| Type of legal decision recorded |
Coroner's verdict only
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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