Case Number: 4676
Osborne, W.M., alias Olson - Age 40 (of Evansville, Ind.) fatally shot Oct. 30th at N.W. Cor. Market & Madison Sts., by Officer Joseph A. O'Connor of 1st Pct. who had placed him under arrest for insulting a woman. Osborne also shot O' Connor who died on Nov. 4th.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 3, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 10, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | N.W. Cor Market & Madison |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Osborne, W.M. , Olson |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
Defendant
| Name | O'Connor, Joseph A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant committed suicide |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
