Case Number: 3593
Fruton, Mrs. Esther - Age 30 - Am. Fatally shot Mar. 19th at 68th & Laflin Sts., by accidental discharge of gun in hands of Officer Joseph Mulhern, who while in the act of arresting one Joseph Miller was attacked by the latter. On Mar. 25th Mulhern was exonerated by the Coroner. 11th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 19, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 19, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 68th and Laflin |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Fruton, Esther |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Mulhern, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 25, 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 |
