Case Number: 7921
Duffy, Montreville - Age 58 - Died from a skull fracture received 11:12 AM, at Racine Ave. and Altgeld St. during a fight with George C. Main when the latter assaulted him, knocking him down. On 8/2/26 the Coroner declared it a case of self-defense and exonerated Main. 30 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 31, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 31, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Racine av and Altgeld |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Duffy, Montreville |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Main, George C |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 30 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 31-Jul-26 |
| 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 | August 2, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
