Case Number: 3564
Farrell, John F. - Age 57 - Shot to death at 127th St. & I.C. R.R. in quarrel with David Apgar who was arrested and on 12/28/15 held by the Coroner. 14 Pct. 5/18/16 Acquitted - Turney.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 28, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 28, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 127th and I.C. r.r. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Farrell, John F |
|---|---|
| Age | 57 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Apgar, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Dec-15 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 28, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Turney |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 18, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
