Case Number: 1296
Linhart, James, 5 years old, accidentally shot dead, 111 W. 16th St., by Officer John Mahoney, of the 21st Prect., who was struggling with prisoners. Mahoney exonerated.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 7, 1896 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 7, 1896 |
| Address | 111 W. 16th st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Linhart, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 5 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Mahoney, Off. John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
