Case Number: 4586
McGee, Thomas, alias Fred Roller - Age 35 - Surprised in act of burglarizing a saloon at 93rd St. & Anthony Ave., by Harry Burns, Patrolman, 9th Pct., who shot him when he attempted to escape. Officer Burns was exonerated by the Coroner. 8 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 26, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 26, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 93rd St & Anthony Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McGee, Thomas, "Fred Roller" |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Burns, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 8 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Mar-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
