Case Number: 3428
Delaney, Nicholas F. - Age 30 - Shot to death at 30 So. Kedzie Ave., by Thomas Watson whose home he was entering to burglarize. 3/16/17 Watson exonerated by the Coroner. 26 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 14, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 14, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 30 S. Kedzie |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Defendant's home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Defendant's home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Delaney, Nicholas F. |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Thomas Watson |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 16, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
