Case Number: 4167
Kelly, Anthony - Age 38 - Fatally shot 8/25 in saloon of Kaufman & Egan 59th & Halsted Sts., 59th & Halsted Sts., by officer James Donegan, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 9/29/19. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 25, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 25, 1919 |
| Address | 59th & Halsted |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon of Kaufman & Egan |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon of Kaufman & Egan |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kelly, Anthony |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Donegan, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
