Case Number: 3405
Daley, Ellen - Age 65 - Shot dead in her home at 3202 Dearborn St., by a stray bullet from revolver of Officer Harry Dease who on 12/14/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 5th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 27, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 27, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3202 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Daley, Ellen |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Deast, Harry Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 14, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
