Case Number: 4506
Murphy, alias Lynch, George - Age ? - Fatally shot in front of 411 So. Leavitt St. by Officer Chas. E. Carney of 22nd Pct. who caught him coming from doorway of a hardware store and whom he attempted to shoot when accosted. On 1/23/19 Carney was exonerated by the Coroner. 22nd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 22, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 22, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 411 S. Leavitt st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in front of 411 doorway of hardware store |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 411 doorway of hardware store |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Murphy, Lynch, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Officer Carney E. Chas. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| 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 | January 23, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
