Case Number: 5235
Sloan, Joseph - Age 25 - Fatally shot 7/10/20 at S.E. Corner of Western Ave., and Lake St., by Officer James McNamara, who, on 7/13/20 was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. Sloan and two other men assaulted the officer. 22 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 10, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 10, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | S.E. Corner of Western Ave. & Lake st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | S.E. Corner of Western Ave. Lake st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | S.E. Corner of Western Ave. Lake st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sloan, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | McNamara, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Sep-20 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 13, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
