Case Number: 10709
O�Connell, Philip - Age 23 - Fatally shot at 3:28 AM, 6/3/28, in hallway of 5432 Harper Ave., by Charles Davis, who fired thru a door. O�Connell had just left his lady friend at her door on the third floor and on his way out mistook a door on the second floor on an outside door, Davis believed him to be a burglar. On 6/4/28 Davis was booked for manslaughter. On 6/4/28 he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 6/14/28 discharged by Judge Fairbanks. 6 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 3, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 3, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5432 Harper ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | hallway |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | hallway |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | O'Connell, Philip |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Davis, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Jun-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 4, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Fairbanks |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 14, 1928 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
