Case Number: 3619
Forbes, Richard - Age 32 - Fatally shot at 3859 Cottage Grove Ave., by one Peter J. O'Toole, who, on 9/27/20, was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 22, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 22, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3859 Cottage Grove |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Forbes, Richard |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | O'Toole, Peter J |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
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 | September 27, 1920 |
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| 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 |
