Case Number: 8653
McDermott, Albert � Age 27 � Fatally cut 1/11/25, with a knife in the hands of an unknown man with whom he picked a quarrel in front of 325 So. Western Ave., while drunk. On 1/20/25 the Coroner pronounced it a �Justifiable Homicide.� 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 11, 1925 |
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| Date of Death | January 14, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 325 S. Western Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of 325 S. Western Ave |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of 325 S. Western Ave |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | McDermott, Albert |
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| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
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Police
| Precinct | 20 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 20, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Justifiable homicide |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
