Case Number: 1210
Keefe, Officer James J., 21st Prect., shot dead, 68 25th Place, while arresting with other officers, Harry Feinberg and Frank Gagen, paroled prisoners, both of whom fired at the officers and were themselves wounded and arrested. 21st Prect. Frank and Eward Gagen held by Coroner's Jury, Jan. 24, 1905. Frank Gagen life sentence to Joliet Pen. April 6, 1905. Judge McEwan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 5, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 5, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 68 25th Place |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | officer shot while arresting 2 paroled prisoners |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
Victim
| Name | Keefe, Officer James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Gagen, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Jan-05 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 24, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McEwan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 6, 1905 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
