Case Number: 5853
Corcoran, Jack - Age 17 - Accidentally shot with a 22 Cal. rifle in hands of Chas. W. Cartan, 15 yrs. old. On 9/29/21 Cartan was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 21, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 21, 1921 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Corcoran, Jack |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Cartan, Chas. W. |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
