Case Number: 5257
Tighe, Thomas E. Officer - 34 yrs. Fatally shot Feby 10 - at Hastings and Leavitt Sts. by Henry Etchingham and Michael Bradshaw, (also Carr and Wayne), both arrested. 24 Pct. Held to Grand Jury by Coroner 3/13/11. Carr, Wayne & Bradshaw acquitted 6/25/11 - Kavanaugh. 7/15/11 Etchingham 30 yrs. Joliet - Kavanaugh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 10, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 16, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | Hastings and Leavitt |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Hastings and Leavitt |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Hastings and Leavitt |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Tighe, Thomas E |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Etchingham, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 13, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 15, 1911 |
| Length of Sentence | 30 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
