Case Number: 6630
Monthey, Franz W. - Age 38 - Shot to death at 4:55A.M. in the rear of 1800 Cornelia Ave., when he ran after being called upon to halt by Patrolman J.J. Kennedy, who thought he was a burglar. On 10/6/24 Kennedy was exonerated by the Coroner. 32 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 6, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 6, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1800 Cornelia ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | rear of 1800 Cornelia ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of 1800 Cornelia ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Monthey, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kennedy, JJ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Oct-24 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 6, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
