Case Number: 4556
McMahon, William. 55 ys. old. Fatally injured Feb. 2d at 25th & Mich. Av. when his cab collided with an automobile driven by Morris Elliot who was held by Coroner 2/13/11. 4 Pct. 11/11/12 - Nolle Pros. - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 2, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 2, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 25th & Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 25th & Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 25th & Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | McMahon, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Elliott, Morris |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Feb-11 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 13, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 11, 1912 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
