Case Number: 3798
Halkett, Wm. F. 23 yrs. Shot dead Kedzie Ave & Washington Blvd. by Off. Frank Woodyard of 29 Pct. who caught he and three other men in act of robbing a citizen. Woodyard exonerated. 29 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 15, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 15, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Kezie Ave. and Washington Blvd |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Halkett, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Woodyard, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
