Case Number: 4568
McGuire, John - Age 25 - Fatally shot in restaurant at 671 No. Clark St., by Officer Wm. Einsted whom he threatened with revolver. 7/26 Einsted was exonerated by the Coroner. 38th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 18, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 18, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 671 N. Clark St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Restaurant |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Restaurant |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McGuire, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Einsted, Win |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 26, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
