Case Number: 232
Barry, Tommy, noted cook, died in Englewood Union Hospital. Shot June 28 while attempting to escape arrest by Officer John Vaughn, of 13th Prect., who was exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 30.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 28, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 29, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Barry, Tommy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Englewood Union Hosp |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Vaughn, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 30, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
