Case Number: 6518
Miller, Peter - Age 22 - Died from gun shot wounds received Oct. 21, 1920, in areaway of 3745 Lowe Ave., while attempting to escape arrest. On 6/8/21 Officer Martin Hannigan, who shot him, was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 21, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 19, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 3745 Lowe ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | area way of 3745 Lowe ave. |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | area way of 3745 Lowe ave. |
Victim
| Name | Miller, peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Hannigan, Martin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 8, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
