Case Number: 3357
Dolson, John. 27 yrs. Shot dead Houston Ave. & 98th St. by officer J.F. Sullivan whom he attack with knife. Off. Sullivan exonerated by Coroner. 15 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 20, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 20, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Houston Av. & 98th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Hiouston Av. & 98th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Hiouston Av. & 98th st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Dolson, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Officer J.F. Sullivan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Feb-29 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 7, 1912 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
