Case Number: 1800
O'Connor, P., fatally shot, 12th and Halsted Sts., by W.J. Downey, of the State militia, who was arrested. (During great railroad strike).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 11, 1894 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 11, 1894 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 12th and Halsted sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | During great railroad strike, shot by state militi |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | During great railroad strike |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Strike or picketing |
Victim
| Name | O'Connor, P. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Downey, W.J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
