Case Number: 666
Ellis, Willie, 14 years old, died in Mercy Hospital from pistol shot wound received at a picnic at Blue Island, Ill. July 2, the shot being fired by James Duggan, who was engaged in a fight with Patrick Carroll, at whom he fired, striking young Ellis. Duggan was arrested and held without bail by Coroner's Jury. 7th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 2, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 8, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Blue Island, IL |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | picnic |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | picnic |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Ellis, Willie |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Mercy Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Duggan, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
