Case Number: 3429
Dowd, Thomas, Age 16 - Fatally shot at 37th St. & L.S. & M.S. R.R. by Sergt. Wm. Doran of 6th Pct. when he attempted to escape after burglarizing a freight car. 4/28/17 Doran was exonerated by the Coroner. 6th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 7, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 7, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 37th St & LSD MS. R.R |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Railroad |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Railroad |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Dewd, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Sergt. William Doran |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 28, 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 |
