Case Number: 3591
Ferguson, John - Age 28 Col. - Shot to death in front of 3200 State St. by Officer Patrick Toohey, who caught him in act of threatening a man with a revolver. Attempted to shoot the officer when latter ordered him to stop. On March 11th Tooney was exonerated by the Coroner. 3rd Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 10, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 10, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3200 State |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Ferguson, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Patrick, Tooney |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 11, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
