Case Number: 7809
Curran, James - Age 46 - Shot to death at 7:40 PM, in the rear of bakery shop operated by his wife at 2752 Lake St., by the latter, Rose Curran, when he assaulted her while drunk and threatened to throw her into a bread mixer. On 11/18/26 Mrs. Curren, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 17, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 17, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2752 Lake St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in rear of bakery shop at 2752 Lake ST. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | wife shot him after he assaulted her while drunk |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | self-defense |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of bakery shop at 2752 Lake ST. |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Curran, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Curran, Rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 18, 1926 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
