Case Number: 3465
Donahue, Morgan - Prob. Patrolman - Age 40 - Shot to death in saloon of Kaufman & Egan, 59th & Halsted Sts., by Edward Hoffman, who, on 9/29 was held by the Coroner. 11 Pct. March 1920 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 25, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 25, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 59th Halsted |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon of Kaufman and Egan |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon of Kaufman and Egan |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Donahue, Morgan |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Hoffman, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Sep-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman off duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
