Case Number: 4560

McGinnis, Thomas. 35 yrs. Fatally shot 1443 So. Talman Ave. by Edw. Tierney who was exonerated by Coroner. 10/28/12. 24 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 27, 1912
Date of Death October 27, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1443 S. Talman Ave.
Location Description 1443 S. Talman Ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 1443 S. Talman Ave.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name McGinnis, Thomas
Age 35 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Tierney, Edw.

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 1-Oct-00
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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