Case Number: 3557
Finley, Nicholas - Age 22 - Shot and killed at 49th Place near Halsted St., (prairie) when he attempted to escape arrest, by Officer John P. Curran of 19th Pct., whom the Coroner exonerated and commended. 19th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 22, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 22, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 49th Place near halsted |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Field or woods |
| Location Description | prarie |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | prarie |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Firley, Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Curran, John P |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 22, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
