Case Number: 4884
Regan, Patrick - Age 40 - Fatally shot at 35th & Iron Sts., by Officer Joseph O'Connor of 7th Pct., whom he assaulted & who was exonerated by the Coroner. O'Connor indicted by Sept. 1914 G.J. - 1/13/16 Bond ftd. - Turney. 12/8/16 Acquitted - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 19, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 19, 1914 |
| Address | 35th St. / Iron St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | At 35th St. / Iron St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At 35th St. / Iron St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Regan, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Off. O'Connor, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 15, 1914 |
| Date of Sentence | December 8, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
