Case Number: 3484
Dorgan, D.J. - Age 28 - Shot to death in drug store at 5034 Cottage Grove Ave., by Patrolman John Burke and Charles Golden, who were in a telephone booth when Dorgan and two other men entered store with intent to rob, revolvers in hand. 4 Pct. The officers were exonerated by the Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 19, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 19, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5034 Cottage Gr. Av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | drug store at 5034 Cottage |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | drug store at 5034 Cottage |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Drug store |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Dorgan, DJ |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Burke, John and Golden, Charle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Dec-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
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 |
