Case Number: 8195
Hueston, James - Age 28 - Fatally shot 2/14/26 in his oil station at 6056 Ashland Ave., by George McElligott, 16 years old, accidentally, with a shotgun kept in the place for protection. On 2/20/26 McElligott was exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 14, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 20, 1926 |
| Address | 6056 ashland ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in victim's oil station |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's oil station |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Service station |
Victim
| Name | hueston, james |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | McElligott, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 20, 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 |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
