Case Number: 5452
Wick, Frank - 17 ys. Shot dead at North & California Aves, while escaping arrest by patrolman John J. Lally - 34 Prect. Exonerated by Coroner 9/22/11.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 21, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 21, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | North & California aves. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Wick, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Lally, John J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 22, 1911 |
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| 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 |
