Case Number: 8521
Lynch, Thomas - Age 43 - Sergeant - In charge of Squad 21-A - While pursuing an automobile Lynch was fatally shot at 4:45 AM, 11/23/27 (dying at 5:05 PM) by Patrolman F.T. Barnes, who was standing on the running board of the police car. The car swerved around a corner at high speed just as Barnes fired at the fugitive machine, accidentally shooting Lynch. On 11/24/27 Barnes was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 23, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 23, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in squad car |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in squad car |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Lynch, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Barnes, FT Patrolman |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Accountant |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 24, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
