Case Number: 8384
Kelly, Walter - Age 45 - Died from a skull fracture received 9PM, 3/18/26 at Irving and Monroe Sts., during an altercation over an auto accident, by Leo C. Hunt. On 3/23/26 Hunt was held by the Coroner for Mansl. 20 Dist. March 1926 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 18, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 22, 1926 |
| Address | Irving and Monroe sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Kelly, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Hunt, Leo C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 23, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
