Case Number: 3926
Harrigan, James J., alias Harry - Age 38 - On 4/25/20 while under arrest at 31 Prct. and and being searched he drew a revolver and shot two officers and in his attempt to escape was fatally shot by Officer John O. Byrne, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 25, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 25, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Jail, prison, lawful custody of police or corrections, police station |
| Location Description | 31st Precinct |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 31st Precinct |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Harrigan, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Byrne, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | 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 |
