Case Number: 4358
Miller, Veirka, 38 yrs. Fatally shot Jan. 8-1912 (Died Mar. 26 - 12) in rear 1958 Fulton Ave. by Off. J. Wm. Sheehan of 28 Pct. He was attempting to force entrance to saloon. 3/29/12 Sheehan exonerated by Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 8, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 6, 1912 |
| Address | 1958 Fulton ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Park |
| Location Description | rear of a saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of a saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Miller, Veirka |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Sheehan, Off. J. Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 29, 1912 |
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| 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 |
