Case Number: 3692
Gormley, Richard J. - Age 36 - Spec. Police Sanitary Dist. - Fatally shot in front of 530 W. Division St., by 1 of 3 men whom he attempted to arrest just after they had robbed a saloon at #529. 4/5/16 Modesto Dimaros held to G.J. by the Coroner as accessory before the fact. May 1916 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 24, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 24, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 530 W. Division St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of 530 W. Division St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of 530 W. Division St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Gormley, Richard |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Dimaros, Modesto |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Special officer, e.g. Pinkertons |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 5, 1916 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 1, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
