Case Number: 4819
Pine, John - Age 22 - Fatally shot at 35th St. & Ashland Ave. by one Francis J. Carnahan, whom he attempted to rob. On 3/3/20 Carnahan was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 26, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 26, 1920 |
| Address | 35th st & Ashland ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | @ intersection |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ intersection |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Pine, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Carnahan, Francis J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Feb-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 3, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
