Case Number: 3268
Connelly, Thomas - Age 45 - Shot to death in his saloon at 418 Wells St., by 3 unknown robbers who escaped in a Ford auto owned by Daniel D. Greer who on 5/9 was held by the Coroner as accessory to murder before the fact. 38th Pct. May 1917 No bill on Greer.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 21, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 21, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 418 Wells st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in his saloon at 418 Wells st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | victim caught in the act of robbing a yellow cab d |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | shot?y 3 unknown robbers |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his saloon at 418 Wells st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Connelly, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Defendant
| Name | Greer, Daniel D. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 9, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 15, 1917 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
