Case Number: 3626
Gallagher, James. 28 ys. old. Fatally shot Feb. 22d at 127th St. & I.C. R.R. by Thomas Hinchey who was held by Coroner Feb. 24 - 11 - 14 prect. 7/15/11 Joliet. Scanlan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 22, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 22, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 127th St. and I.C. R.R. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 127th St. and I.C. R.R. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 127th St. and I.C. R.R. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Gallagher, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Hichey, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 24, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 15, 1911 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
