Case Number: 3791

Hackett, Wm. J. - 58 yrs. fatally shot Dec. 18. Seeley Ave. & 32d St. by James Duggan whom he accused in dying statement. Duggan arrested. 7 Pct. Duggan exonerated by Coroner 1/3/13.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 18, 1912
Date of Death December 18, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address Seeley Ave and 32nd ST.
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
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Hackett, William
Age 58 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Duggan, James
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 7
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision January 3, 1913
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

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