Case Number: 6855
Perrin, Wm. A. - Age 27 - Patrolman 10 Dist. Shot to death at 1:15 A.M. in front of 8515 So. Paulina St., by Hugh A. Stewart, who, on 12/1/24, was exonerated by the Coroner. Stewart was in his auto when the flivver squad drove alongside. He mistook them for holdups and fired 8 shots, killed Perrin and wounding Patrolman Dave Van Booven and Frank Warburten. 10 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 30, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 30, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 8515 S Paulina |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Perrin, William A |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Stewart, Hugh A |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 10 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 1, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
