Case Number: 561
Droyer, Daniel, 33 yrs., died in Englewood Union Hosp. Shot July 4, in rear of 1303 W. 47th St. by Daniel Gilroy who was arrested and held without bail July 7, by Coroner's Jury, who also held Frank Fellen's as accessory. Gilroy was convicted of manslaughter Nov. 10, 1899, and sentenced to Joliet Pen. 19th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 4, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 6, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1303 W. 47th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in rear of 1303 W. 47th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of 1303 W. 47th st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Droyer, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Englewood Union Hosp |
Defendant
| Name | Gilroy, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
