Case Number: 3309
Cagiano, Pietro - Age 38 - Fatally shot 7/18 on rear porch, 3d fl. 906 So. Clinton St., by Officer Harry Miller, 17 Pct., at whom he fired a shot while resisting arrest. Miller was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 18, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 18, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3rd fl. 906 S. Clinton st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | on rear porch |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | on rear porch |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Cagiano, Pietro |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Miller, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
