Case Number: 8391
Kennedy, Raymond G. - Age 30 - Shot to death at 5:15 AM, in front of 1110 So. Crawford Ave., by Patrolman Thomas Prindiville when he broke away from two wagon men after having been placed under arrest for safe blowing. On 7/16/26 the officer was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 15, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 15, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1110 S. Crawford ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 1110 S. Crawford ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 1110 S. Crawford ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kennedy, Raymond G. |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Prindiville, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 16, 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 |
