Case Number: 4487
Mullett, Fred (or Mallette) - Age 32 - Am. While attempting to burglarize saloon of Michael Joyce, 118 E. 31st St., the latter shot him. On Apr. 17th Joyce was exonerated by Coroner as justifiable. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 14, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 14, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 118 E. 31st st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mullet, Fred |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | American Indian |
Defendant
| Name | Joyce, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-May-18 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 17, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
