Case Number: 8744
O'Grady, Patrick - Age 44 - Died at the House of Correction Hospital from a gunshot wound received 2/7/26 in a soft-drink parlor at 5106 So. Halsted St. He was shot by Patrolman James O'Toole, who attempted to stop a fight and was set upon by O'Grady and several others. On 2/16/26 O'Toole was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 7, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 8, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 5106 So. Halsted St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Soft drink parlor |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Soft drink parlor |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | O'Grady, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | O'Toole, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 16, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
