Case Number: 4841
Quinlan, James - Age 44 - Fatally shot 3/18/16 in alley at 32nd St. bet. Cottage Grove and Evans Aves., by Officer James R. Mescall who on 3/20/16 was exonerated by the Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 18, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 19, 1916 |
| Address | 32nd street between Cottage Grove & Evans aves. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alley |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Quinlan, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Mescall, Off. James R. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Mar-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 20, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
