Case Number: 1827
O'Leary, Dennis, 24 years old, shot dead, 25th and Loomis Sts., by Officer H.M. Maronde, of 7th Prect. O'Leary, in company with Thomas O'Neill, ex-convict, and another man were acting in a suspicious manner and ran from the officers, firing on them. Officer Maronde was exonerated by Coroner's Jury, May 2, 1902.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 28, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 28, 1902 |
| Address | 25th and Loomis sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | on the street |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead when fired at police |
| Motive | Acting suspiciously, victim ran from police, firin |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | on the street |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | O'Leary, Dennis |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Maronde, H.M. Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 2, 1902 |
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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 |
