Case Number: 3849
Harrison, harry, alias Hines, alias Wickersham - Age 32 - Shot to death near Dearborne St., entrance on main floor of Federal Bldg. by Officer Mark Franks whom he threatened with revolver when latter attempted to arrest him. 4/14/16 Franks exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 13, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 13, 1916 |
| Address | Dearborn st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | Federal Building |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Federal Building |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | harrison, Harry |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Franks, Mark |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 14, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
