Case Number: 7181
Tierney, Tim - Age 38 - Shot to death in saloon at 2601 W. 15th St. during an altercation by Sergt. Frank Ryan, who,on 12/3/21, was held by the Coroner. 17 Dist. 6/13/24 - Acquitted - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 20, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 20, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2601 W. 15th St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in saloon at 2601 W . 15 th St |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon at 2601 W . 15 th St |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim's friend or relative |
Victim
| Name | Tierney, Tim |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Ryan, Frank Sergt. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 3, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 13, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
