Case Number: 4576
McGillicuddy, Claude - Age 19 - Fatally shot Nov. 21st at Ellis Ave. & 45th St., by Sergt. Michael Twohig of 10th Pct., whom he attempted to rob. On Nov. 26th Twohig was exonerated. 10th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 21, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 21, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Ellis Ave & 45th St |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Ellis Ave & 45th St |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Ellis Ave & 45th St |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McGillicuddy, Claude |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Twohig, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 10 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Nov-17 |
| 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 | November 26, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
