Case Number: 4570
McDonough, Michael - Age 65 - Shot dead in O'Leary's saloon 4183 So. Halsted St., by Frank Cairney who on 8/25 was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self defense. 19th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 24, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 24, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4183 S. Halsted St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | O'Leary's Saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | O'Leary's Saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McDonough, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Cairney, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Aug-16 |
| 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 | August 25, 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 |
