Case Number: 4481
Murphy, James - Age 26 - Fatally shot Dec. 31 - 1917 at Abderdeen & Van Buren Sts. by Sergts. Rice & Walsh & Off. Pawlawski an Wisnewski whom he attacked with a revolver while at patrol box with two prisoners. 27 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 31, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 1, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Aberdeen & Van Buren sts. |
| Type of Location | Jail, prison, lawful custody of police or corrections, police station |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Murphy, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Sergts. Rice, Walsh, Off. Pawl |
|---|---|
| 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
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Jan-18 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
