Case Number: 5263
Tandell, Ges. - 25 yrs. - Shot dead at Washington and Carpenter Sts. by Off. Crotty & Farrell while trying to stick up another party. Officers exonerated. 27 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 20, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 20, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Washington and Carpenter |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Washington and Carpenter |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Washington and Carpenter |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Tandell, |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Officer Crotty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| 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 |
