Case Number: 516
Degan, Officer Mathias J., West Lake St. Station, killed by bomb explosion, Haymarket riot.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 4, 1886 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 4, 1886 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | West Lake st station |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | Haymarket riot |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Killed by bomb explosion |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | killed by bomb explosion |
| Motive | bomb explosion, haymarket riot |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Riot, civil unrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | Haymarket riot |
| Location | Haymarket riot |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Other civil unrest |
Victim
| Name | Degan, Officer Mathias J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
