Case Number: 5216
Sink, Bernard - Age 29 - Fatally shot in rear of 5901 State St. by officer Eugene Barry, after he had taken the officer's club from him and beat him with same. On 9/29 Barry was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 28, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5901 State st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 5901 State st. (in rear) |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 5901 State st. (in rear) |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sink, Bernard |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Barry, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
