Case Number: 7303
Walsh, Michael - Age 34 - Fatally shot in front of 209 W. 47th St., by Officer Michael Merriman, whom he assaulted and knocked down after the latter ejected him from a polling place where he had created a disturbance. On 6/17/21 Merriman was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 6, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 6, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 209 W. 47th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | polling place area |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | polling place area |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Walsh, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Merriman, Michael (ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Jun-21 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 17, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
