Case Number: 3147
Boughton, Ferdinand - Age 37 - Fatally shot 9/25/20 at 47th St. & Stewart Ave. by stray bullet from revolver of Officer Lawrence C. Hartnett who was shooting at an automobile containing several men who refused to stop at his command. On 9/29/20 Hartnett was exonerated by the Coroner. 13 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 25, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 25, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 47th St and Stewart Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Boughton, Ferdinand |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Hartnett, Off Lawrence C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Grand jury, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
