Case Number: 3458
Doody, Dan - Age 19 - Fatally shot at S.E. Corner of 55th St. & Carpenter St., by Officer Henry J. Zieher of 14 Pct. whom he attempted to rob. Zieher was exonerated by the Coroner. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 16, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 16, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | SE corner of 55th and Carpenter |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | SE corner of 55th and Carpenter |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Doody, Dan |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Zieher, Henry J |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Mar-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
