Case Number: 5869
Cook, Bridget - Age 54 - Fatally shot 4/9/22, at home, 5207 So. Wells St., by her son, Edward, accidentally, while they were struggling for possession of a revolver. On 4/17/22 Edward was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 11, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 11, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5207 S. Wells st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home, 5207 S. Wells st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home, 5207 S. Wells st. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Cook, Bridget |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Cook, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Apr-22 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 17, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
