Case Number: 5271
Thurston, William - 30 yrs. - Fatally shot 623 So. Halsted St. by Michael Coogans, watchman, who was also shot by Thurston but not fata. 21st Pct. Coogans exonerated by Coroner. 12-18-12.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 9, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 9, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 623 S Halsted |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Thurston, Wiliam |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Coogans, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 18, 1912 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
