Case Number: 3317
Cartin, Daniel J. -Age 32 - Patrolman, 13 Pct. Fatally shot July 30th in saloon at 43rd St. and Union Ave., while quarreling with John Ward, who as also shot by Cartin, dying next day. 13 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 30, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 30, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon at 43rd st. and Union Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | in saloon at 43rd st. and Union Ave. |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Cartin, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Ward, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-May-29 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant committed suicide |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman on duty, on street, beat |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
