Case Number: 5528
Walsh, James, alias Henry O'Toole - Age 19 - Fatally shot 9/17 at 83rd & Rock Island Ry., by watchman E. Garwood who caught him and two other (unknown) men stealing brasses. Garwood was exonerated by the Coroner. 18th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 17, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 17, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 83rd & Rock Island Ry. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Walsh, James alias O'Toole, He |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Garwood, E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Jan-18 |
| 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 |
