Case Number: 8022
Foley, Edward - Age 52 - Accidentally shot to death at 1137 W. 47th St., home of John Burke, who pointed a gun at him believing same to be empty. On 4/1/27 Burke was booked for manslaughter but was exonerated by the Coroner. The case was not placed on the Mun. Court sheets. 12 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 1, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 1, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1137 W 47th St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1137 W. 47th in John Burke's home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1137 W. 47th in John Burke's home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Foley, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Burke, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Apr-27 |
| 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 | April 1, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
