Case Number: 4088
Kerr, Walter, 19 yrs. Shot dead C&A tracks & Robey St. by Spl. Officer C.Daley of Alton who cought him and two other men stealing car brasses. Daley exonerated by Coroner 1/20/14. 7 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 19, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 19, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | C and A track and Robey st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | C and A tracks and Robey |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | C and A tracks and Robey |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kerr, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Daley, C |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 20, 1914 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
