Case Number: 4439
Malachi, alias Eckhart, Joseph - Age 35 - Shot to death at 2713 Dearborn St. by Officer Dorsey Chambliss whom he threatened to shoot when the latter attempted to arrest him. 6/2/16 Chambliss exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 1, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 1, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2713 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Malachi(alias Eckhart), Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Chambliss, Dorsey Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 2, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
