Case Number: 3904
Hardiman, Isaih, alias Henry Dawson - Age 35 - Col. - Fatally shot 3/20 at Wilson & Co. 41st St. & Ashland Ave., by Special Officer M.J. Kiely, when he attempted to escape after stealing 2 packages of lard. On 3/27 Kiely was held by the Coroner for mans. 14th Pct. June 1919 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 20, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 20, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 41st and Ashland |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Wilson and co |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wilson and co |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hardiman, Isiah aka Henry Daw |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Kiely, M. J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 27, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | June 1, 1919 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
