Case Number: 3537
Farrell, Earl. 18 yrs. shot dead 31st & Halsted Sts. during a Riot, by Off. Wm. Williams of 3d Prect. 7/26/12 Williams held by Coroner. 9/1912 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 29, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 29, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 31st Halsted st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Riot, civil unrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | riot |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Riot, brawling crowd |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Farrell, Earl |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Williams, Williams |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 26, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1912 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
