Case Number: 5037
Sullivan, Philip. 31 yrs. Shot dead in his saloon 1637 W. 35 St. by John O'Donnell who was held by Coroner 8/27/13 - 7 Pct. 1/20/14 - Joliet - Walker.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 26, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 26, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1637 W. 35th st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | victim's saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | victim's saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sullivan, Philip |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | O'Donnell, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 27, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Walker |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 20, 1914 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
