Case Number: 6884
Ronan, Dan - Age 40 - Accidentally shot to death in his store at 726 E. 39th St., by Officer James Casey, who, on 1/1?/22, was exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist. Feb. 1922 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 9, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 9, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 726 E. 39th st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in his store |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his store |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Ronan, Dan |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Casey, Officer James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 15, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 15, 1922 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
