Case Number: 2285
Shaughnessy, Officer Michael, 21st Prect., died in County Hospital. Shot May 21, by Officer Robert Long, of 21st Prect., who with Off's. Murry and Shaughnessy were attacked by a crowd who attempted to rescue a prisoner in saloon 493 Canal St. Long was knocked down, beaten and cut with a knife and while prostrate drew his gun and fired at his assailants, missing them and hitting Off. Shaughnessy. Off. Long exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 2, 1904.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 21, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 22, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 493 Canal |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Shaughnessy, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hos |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Long, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 2, 1904 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
