Case Number: 6744
Prenty, Michael - Age ? - Shot to death in saloon at 2580 Lincoln Ave., during an altercation, by James Doyle, who, on 3/11/21, was held by the Coroner. 30 Pct. 6/17/22 Acquitted - Torrinson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 10, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 10, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2580 Lincoln ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon at |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon at |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Prenty, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Doyle, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Apr-21 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Torrinson |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 17, 1922 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
