Case Number: 6650
McDonaugh, James - Age 54 - Shot to death in areaway of 5838 Shields Ave., while delivering milk at 3:15 A.M., by some unknown person or persons. (Labor Trouble). ## Pct. 12/20/25 Jerry Horak arrested. 12/23/25 Discharged by Judge Bugee. The only evidence was an anonymous letter. Arrested as he was leaving Joliet Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 5, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 5, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5838st. Shields ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | ateaway 53 Shielsasave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot while delivering milk |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to dough |
| Motive | labor sipute |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | ateaway 53 Shielsasave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | McDonaugh, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, unskilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Horak, Jerry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Bugee |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Grand jury only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
