Case Number: 4717
Pharr, David, "Col." 24 yrs. Shot dead B& O R.R. yds. 13th & Lumber by Bernard J. Donovan Special Policeman who tried to place him under arrest. 21 Pct. Donovan exonerated by Coroner 3/5/13.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 26, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 26, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 13th and Lumber |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | B and O. R.R. yds. 13th and Lumber |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | B and O. R.R. yds. 13th and Lumber |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Pharr, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Donovan, Bernard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 5, 1913 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
