Case Number: 6162
Hunt, Dean - Age 30 - Colored - Shot to death at 935 So. State St., by Lieut. James McMahon of 2 Pct., when he attempted to disarm the officer while under arrest. On 5/9/21 McMahon was exon. By the Coroner. 2 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 8, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 8, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 935 S. State st. |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Hunt, Dean |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | McMahon, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 31-May-21 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 9, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
