Case Number: 3920
Hayes, George - Fatally shot in lumber yard at 13th & Lincoln Sts., by Officer Joseph R. O'Leary of 18th Prect., who had him under arrest and who shot him when he broke away and attempted to escape. 18 Pct. O'Leary was exonerated by the Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 19, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 19, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 13th and Lincoln |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Lumber yard |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Lumber yard |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hayes, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | O'Leary, Joseph R |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
