Case Number: 3565
Frankos, James, alias Frank Ward - Age 27 - Fatally shot 3/6/16 at Ann and Fulton Sts. by Officer Frank McDonald while resisting arrest. 3/14/16 McDonald exonerated by the Coroner. 27 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 6, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 6, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Ann and Fulton |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Frankos, James aka Frank Ward |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | McDonald, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 14, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
