Case Number: 4142
Kenney, Joseph - Age 18 - Fatally shot 6/12/18 at Orleans and Elm Sts., by Lincoln Park Officer Harry J. Morley whom he attacked while the officer was in act of arresting a man. On 7/24 Morley was exonerated. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 12, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | Orleans & Elm sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Orleans & Elm sts. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Orleans & Elm sts. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kenney, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Morley, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Aug-18 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 24, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
