Case Number: 1409
Lang, Paul, 22 ys. old. Fatally shot July 24 at picnic grove 4624 Montrose Av. by officer S.K. Galvin, 36 pct. Who was attacked by Lang and others in a drunken fight. 36 pct. Exonerated by Cor. Jury. 8/2/10.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 25, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 25, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4624 Montrose Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Park |
| Location Description | picnic groves |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | picnic groves |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Lang, Paul |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Galvin, S.K. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 2, 1910 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
