Case Number: 3541
Farrell, Irving, 23 yrs., shot dead rear of 3153 So. Halsted St. by Officer John Honan of 6 Pct. whom he attack. Honan exonerated by Coroner. 6 Pct. - Dec. 1912. No bill by G. Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 20, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 20, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3153 S Halsted |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | rear of 3153 Halsted |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of 3153 Halsted |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Farrell, Irving |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Monan, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 1, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
