Case Number: 3928
Hannegan, Malachy - Age 34 - Shot to death at 933 Van Buren St., by one John P. Donegan, who, on May 19th was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | May 18, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hannegan, Malarhy |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Donegan, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 19, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
