Case Number: 5083
Sweeney, Walter - Age 24 - Fatally shot 6/10/15 in front of 215 N. Paulina St., by Sergt. Wm. F. Russell of 28th Pct., after attempting to hold up Jacob Bernstein in his store at 220 N. Ashland Ave. Russell exonerated by the Coroner 6/24/ - His partner Henry Johnson also shot and died. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 10, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 10, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 215 N Paulina |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sweeney, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Sergy. Wm F Russell |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 24, 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 |
