Case Number: 6329
Kearney, Joseph - Age 43 - Fatally injured 8/5/21 at Harrison St. and Western Ave., when struck by a taxi operated by an intoxicated chauffeur, Louis S. Jones, who, on 8/8/21was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 1/25/22 Bond forf. - Kersten. 9/9/22 - s/o - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 5, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 6, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Harrison st. and Western ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | def. Drunk |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Kearney, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Jones, Louis S. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 8, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 9, 1922 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
