Case Number: 4459
Mahoney, Joseph M. - Age 22 - Fatally shot Jan. 12th at N.W. Corner of 43rd St. & St. Lawrence Ave. during arguments between a crowd of young men. 2/1/17 Louis E. Bass held by the Coroner. 11th Pct. 5/3/17 Acquitted - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 18, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 12, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | N.W. Corner 43rd st. & St. Lawrence Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Corner of 43rd |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Corner of 43rd |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mahoney, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bass, Louis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 1, 1917 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 3, 1917 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
