Case Number: 11384
Whiteside, Valven, alias Allen White - Age 20 - Colored - Died from gunshot wound in the left leg received 1/3/30, in front of 3312 Wabash Ave., while attempting to escape from Patrolman Michael E. McCarthy who had placed him under arrest. On 1/21/30 the Coroner rendered a verdict of �accidental shoooting.� 4 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 3, 1930 |
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| Date of Death | January 21, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 3312 Wabash 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 3312 Wabash Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 3312 Wabash Ave |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Whiteside, Valven, "Allen Whit |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | McCarthy, Michael E. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 21, 1930 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
