Case Number: 3090
Byrnes, Patrick - Age 61 - Fatally shot in office Consumers Co., 4412 Federal St., by one of 2 armed men who attempted to rob him. On Jan. 24 Patrick Appleton was held by the Coroner for accessory to murder. 4 Pct. 4/15/19 - Appleton acquitted - Guerin.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 7, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 7, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4412 Federal St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in office Consumers Co. at address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in office Consumers Co. at address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
Victim
| Name | Byrnes, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Age | 61 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A noted/known tough |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Appleton, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Jan-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 24, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Guerin |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 15, 1919 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
