Case Number: 8584
Madigan, Michael - Age 33 - Patrolman - 14 Dist. - Fatally shot 5:10 PM, 6/5/26, in a saloon at 2724 Union Ave., by the proprietor, James Beninato, when he was about to search a cupboard back of the bar with a view to uncovering illicit liquor. Beninato was thereupon wounded by Patlm. Connaughton and placed under arrest. On 6/18/26 he was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist. 5/26/27 - Beninato acquitted - J. Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 5, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 18, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 2424 Union Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in a saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | police officer killed while searching for liquor |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Madigan, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Beninato, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Jun-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman on duty, on street, beat |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 18, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 26, 1927 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
