Case Number: 8622
Mulqueen, John � Age 22 � Fatally shot 8:50 PM, 3/12/27 in his home, 5708 So. Honore St., accidentally, by an automatic pistol in the hands of John J. Nagle, who also wounded himself in the hand. On 3/14/27 Nagle was exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 12, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 12, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5708 S. Honore St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Mulqueen, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Nagle, John J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Mar-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 14, 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 |
