Case Number: 3332
Carney, Edward - Age 31 - Shot to death at 4234 Princeton Ave., during an altercation by Robert Rutshaw, who, on 11/18/20, was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 13 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 3, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 3, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4234 Princeton Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Carney, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Rutshaw, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 18, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
