Case Number: 783
Finn, Joseph. 26 ys. old. Shot dead at 26th & Canal Sts. by officer Alexander Scott, 3 pct. Who ordered him to halt thinking he was Pickles Kilroy, wanted for robbery. Finn refused to stop and was shot. 3d pct. Scott was held to Grand Jury by Coroner 3/23/09. 11/15/10 Scott Acquitted - Barnes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 19, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 19, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 26th & Canal sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 26th & Canal sts. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 26th & Canal sts. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Finn, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Officer Alexander Scott |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 23, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Barnes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 15, 1910 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
