Case Number: 3832
Hardagan, John - Age 25 - Shot to death in front of 516 Rush St., after committing burglary, by Officer C.A. Traughton of 38th who on 4/1/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 38th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 31, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 31, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 516 Raush ST. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | front |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | front |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mardagan, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Traughton, C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 1, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
