Case Number: 6257
Iris, Frank - Age 28 - Accidentally sot 6/2821 at alley west of Morgan St., north side of Harrison St., by one of three officers , W.m. J. Byrnes, Patrick O?Connor or T.A. Connelly, who were firing at bandits in a fleeing auto. On 6/29/21 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 28, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 28, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Morgan & Harrison Sts |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Alley west of Morgan St . North side of Harrison S |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Alley west of Morgan St . North side of Harrison S |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Iris, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Byrnes, Wm. J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Jun-21 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 29, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
