Case Number: 4513

Mullane, Edward - Age 18 - Shot to death at 2858 Congress St., by accidental discharge of rifle in hands of Daniel Cahill who was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Death April 25, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 2858 Congress St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting

Victim

Name Mullane, Edward
Age 18 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Irish

Defendant

Name Cahill, Daniel
Gender Male
Ethnicity Irish
Race White

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

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

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