Case Number: 4677
O'Connor, Joseph A. - Age 34 - Patrolman 1st Pct. - Fatally shot Oct. 30th at N.W. Cor. Market and Madison Sts., by W.M. Osborne, alias Olson, whom he had placed under arrest for insulting a woman. Osborne also was shot by O'Connor and died on 11/3 at Sceleth Hospital. 1st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | October 30, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | O'Connor , Joseph A |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Sceleth |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Osborne, W.M. ,Olson |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant committed suicide |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
