Case Number: 6680
McFarland, James - Age 34 - Shot to death in saloon at 1809 Madison St., where he entered with intent to rob, byy the bartender, Frank Carpenter. On 7/2/24 Carpenter was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 26, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 26, 1924 |
| Address | 1809 Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon at 1809 Madison st. |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon at 1809 Madison st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | McFarland, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Carpenter, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Jun-24 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 2, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
