Case Number: 4545
Mulcahy, James - Age 27 - Fatally shot July 5th at N.W. Corner of Oak and Wells Sts., by Officer Joseph Fogarty while attempting to escape arrest after robbing poolroom at 944 N. Wells St. On 7/8/20 Fogarty was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 5, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 5, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Oak & Wells St |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | NW Corner of Oak & Wells St |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NW Corner of Oak & Wells St |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mulcahy, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Fogarty, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 8, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
