Case Number: 3782
Hale, Bart. 25 yrs. Shot Dec. 24th at 39th & State St. by Officer Thomas Mylcohy of 5 Pct. after he had assaulted the officer who had a prisoner at the box. Off. Mulcahy was exonerated by Coroner. 2/13/12. 5 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 24, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 24, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 39th and state Sts. |
| 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 | Hale, Bart |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Mylcohy, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 13, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
