Case Number: 562
Doyle, Frank, 21 yrs., fatally shot, Astor and Division Sts., by Claude Giles, police telephone operator (38th Prect.) whom Doyle and a companion attempted to rob. Doyle died in police ambulance en route to Alexian Bros. Hosp. Giles was arrested, but exonerated by Coroner's Jury Nov. 23.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 12, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 12, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Aster and Division sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Aster and Division sts. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Aster and Division sts. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Doyle, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros. Hosp. |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Giles, Claude |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| 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 |
