Case Number: 3941
Heavey, Thomas - Age 28 - Shot to death at Clark & Randolph Sts. by Patrolman John Dodd, of the 1st Pct., immediately after he had shot and killed Patrolman Chas. Coulon, who attempted to arrest him after he had held up the Ashland Drug Store. On 12/23/20 Dodd was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 1, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 15, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | clark and Randolph |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Heavy, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Dodd, 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 23, 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 |
