Case Number: 8684
McLaws, Ray � Age 19 � Fatally shot 11:40 PM, 4/9/27, in alley south of Logan Blvd., between Mozart St. and Francisco Ave., by Patrolman John Walsh after he broke away from Patrolman John Hanrahan who had placed him under arrest for attempted burglary. On 5/4/27 Walsh was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 10, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | south of logan Blvd between Mozart St. and Francis |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alley |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McLaws, Ray |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Walsh, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 4, 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 |
