Case Number: 3444
Doherty, John - Age 43 - Supposed to have been assaulted in his saloon at 2815 Shields Ave., On 7/8 Walter Moylan was held by the Coroner together with Matthew Petrie and Arthur Moylan as accessories before fact. 15 Pct. July 1918 No bills on all 3.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 5, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 5, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2815 Shields Av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon at 2815 Shields |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon at 2815 Shields |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Doherty, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Defendant
| Name | Moylan, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Jul-18 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
