Case Number: 5079
Singer, Frank - Age 40 - Shot to death in front of 1908 No. Clark St., by Officer Charles Sweeney of 40th Pct. whom he beat with club while resisting arrest - 1/21/15 Sweeney exonerated by the Coroner. 40th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 15, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 15, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1908 N Clark |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Singer, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Sweeney, Charles Off |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 40 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 21, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
