Case Number: 8359
Kelleher, James - Age 21 - Shot to death at 12:10 AM, at 43rd St. and Princeton Ave., by Patrolman Patrick Doyle, while attempting to escape after committing a robbery. Doyle was exonerated by the Coroner later in the day. 12 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 1, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 1, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 43rd and Princeton |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kelleher, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Doyle, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 1, 1925 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
