Case Number: 3609
Farrell, Thomas - Age 33 - Fatally shot at 44th Place and Wabash R.R. supposedly by Special Officer Edward Cusack who had fired at an unidentified man whom he found breaking into freight cars. On 2/27 Coroner returned verdict of "killed at unknown place by unknown person." 13 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 9, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 9, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 44th Place and Wabash rr |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Farrell, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Cusack, Spec. Off. Edward |
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Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 27, 1920 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
