Case Number: 8416
Kane, Bernard R. - Age 33 - Fatally shot 5:10 AM, 8/17/27, on rear porch 2nd fl., 521 W. 46 Pl., home of Bernard Collins, who shot him, believing Kane to be a burglar. On 8/17/27 Collins was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | August 17, 1927 |
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| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
Defendant
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
