Case Number: 3364
Dillon, William. 28 yrs. Shot Apr. 9 at 3139 S. Canal St. by Off. John Baker fo 19 Pct. who had him under arrest for Burlgary of A.C &I.C R.R. Cars. Baker exonerated. 6 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 9, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 3139 S. Canal st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 3139 S. Canal st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3139 S. Canal st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Dillon, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Baker, John officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
