Case Number: 3374
Duggen, James. 37 yrs. Fatally shot Nov. 18 in front of Arsher Theatre 2008 W. 35th St. by Sergt. Howard Ryley of 7th Prect. who had him under arrest and was attacked by Duggan. 7 Pct. 11/20/13 Ryley exonerated by Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 18, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 18, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2008 W. 35th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of Arsher Theater |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of Arsher Theater |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Duggen, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Ryley, Howard Sgt. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Jan-14 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 20, 1913 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
