Case Number: 4108
Kennedy, Thomas - Age 36 - Fatally shot on Jan. 15th at 1152 W. Van Buren St., by Bessie Sullivan who was exonerated by the Coroner has having shot in self-defense. 27th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 15, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 19, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1152 W VanBuren |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kennedy, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Sullivan, Bessie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
