Case Number: 3359
Duggan, William. 31 yrs. Fatally shot Nov. 2 at Park & Western Aves. by Officer D.J. Sullivan who had him under arrest when he broke away & ran. 29 Pct. Nov. 14 Sullivan held by Coroner for manslaughter.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 2, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 4, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Park & Western Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Park & Western Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Park & Western Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Duggan, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Officer, D.J. Sullivan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 14, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
