Case Number: 8677
McQuinn, Wm. F.- Age 22 � Shot to death at 2:25 AM, at the Market St. entrance of the Hearst Bldg., by Patrolman Anthony Halvorsen, while armed and resisting arrest. On 9/10/26 Halvorson was exoenrated by the Coroner. 1 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 9, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 9, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Market St. Entrance of Hearst Bldg. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McQuinn, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Malvorsen, Anthony |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 10, 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 |
