Case Number: 8413

Kehoe, Thomas W. - Age 53 - Sergt. of Police - Shot to death, together with Patrolman James C. Farley, at 1:35 AM, 6/23/27, in front of 4936 N. Rockwell St., by a bandit, Jack Leathers (ex-convict) whom they attempted to arrest when they found him in a stolen automobile. Leathers himself was killed by the officers. 33 Dist.

Circumstances

Date of Death	June 23, 1927
Total Number of Victims	2

Victim

Defendant

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption	No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant	No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded	None
Allegations of Police Corruption	No
Felony Murder Classification	Theft

Florence Kelley in Chicago, 1891-1899

Florence Kelley was the first woman factory inspector in the United States. A resident of Hull House, and a reformer – who refused to be associated with any political party–Florence Kelley lived in Chicago from 1891 until 1899, leading and participating in a variety of projects. Visit our companion site...