Case Number: 5705
Bullard, alias Bullen, James - Age 35 - Shot to death in front of 2349 Cottage Grove Ave., by Sergt. Michael Grady and Officer Ernest Daliege, when he drew a revolver to resist arrest. On 10/17/21 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 15, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 15, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2349 Cottage Grove Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of 2349 Cottage Grove Ave |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of 2349 Cottage Grove Ave |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
Victim
| Name | Bullard, James; alias: Bullen |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Grady, Michael, Sergt. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 17, 1921 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
