Case Number: 2961
Beeman, Daniel, 35 yrs. fatally shot June 9 in Connolly's saloon 220 So. Sangamon St. by Off. Devaney of 27 Pct. Whom he and several others attacked. 27 Pct. 6/22/12 - Off. Devaney exonerated by Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 9, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 9, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 220 S. Sangamon |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Connolly's Saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Connolly's Saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Beeman, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Devaney, Off. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Jun-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 22, 1912 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
