Case Number: 4719
Pennington, Chas. H. 50 yrs. Shot dead 2348 Calumet Ave. by Harry Farrell who mistook him for a burglar. Farrell exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 3, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 3, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2348 Calumet Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 2348 Calumet Ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2348 Calumet Ave. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Pennington, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Farrell, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| 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
| 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 |
