Case Number: 322
Connors, James, young hoodlum, died, home, 537 S. Union St., as result of bullet wound received Aug. 10, while attempting to rescue two prisoners under arrest by Off. John McTigue of West Twelfth St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 10, 1878 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 12, 1878 |
| Address | 537 S Union St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Connors, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a person outside family |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A noted/known tough |
Defendant
| Name | McTigue, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
