Case Number: 5391
Unknown Colored Man - Age 30-40 - Fatally shot at S.W. Cor. 13th St. & Wabash Ave., by Officer Tim O'Connor of 2nd Pct. when he attempted to escape after snatching a pocket book from a woman. O'Connor was exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 26, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 26, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | S.W. Cor. 13th st. & Wabash ave. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | unknown colored man |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Officer O'Connor, Tim |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Sep-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
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 |
