Case Number: 8675
McCarthy, Truly � Age 17 � Colored � Shot to death at 3:50 AM, in the rear of 1421 So. Canal St., while attempting to escape arrest in a stolen automobile. On 9/9/26 Patrolman Floyd Jennings, who shot him, was exonerated by the Coroner. 16th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 7, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 7, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1421 So. Canal St. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | stolen automobile |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | stolen automobile |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McCarthy, Truly |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Jennings, Floyd |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 9, 1926 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
