Case Number: 4410
Miller, John. T. - 28 yrs. (x-con) Shot dead in rear of 1256 No Western Ave., by Officer George H. Carleton of 24th Pct. who was commended by the Coroner. 34th Pct. [Error. See "Smith"]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 3, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 3, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1256 N. Western Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | rear of 1256 N. Western |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of 1256 N. Western |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Miller, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Known to Chicago Police as | An ex-convict |
Defendant
| Name | Carleton, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Sep-23 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | 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 |
