Case Number: 207
Brady, John, 30 yrs., died in County Jail Hospital. Shot in leg Aug. 27, by Off. Wm. Byrnes, of 3d Prect., while attempting to escape after committing a burglary at 1729 State St.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 27, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 29, 1902 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1729 State st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot in leg |
| Motive | attempting to escape after committing a burglars |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Brady, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Jail Hospital |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Byrnes, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
