Case Number: 2909
Anderson, alias Dawes, Harry - Age 19 - Fatally shot Dec. 20 at Adams & State St., by Serg't. Chas. McPhane of Det. Bur., when he attempted to escape while awaiting arrival of patrol wagon. McPhane was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 20, 1917 |
| Address | Adams / State |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Anderson, Harry "Dawes" |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Defendant
| Name | McPhane, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Dec-17 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 25, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
