Case Number: 2558
Williams, Henry, shot dead by Officer Shanley, of W. 12th St. Station, while committing a burglary at Mathias Schmidt's boot and shoe store, 179 Madison St. The officer called on Williams to halt, but he ran, when Officer Shanley fired. Harrison St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 18, 1879 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 18, 1879 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 179 Madison st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Mathias Schmidt's boot and shoe store |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | vic cought committing burglary, officer called ic |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Mathias Schmidt's boot and shoe store |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | williams, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Officer Shanley |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| 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
| 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 |
