Case Number: 8867
Reilly, A.B. - Age 25 - Fatally shot 10:30 PM, 8/15/25, at the NW corner of Waller and Madison Sts., by Patrolman Alexander Langford when he resisted arrest and assaulted the officer. On 8/17/25 Langford was exonerated by the Coroner. 24 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 15, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 16, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Waller & Madison |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | NW corner of Waller & Madison st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NW corner of Waller & Madison st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Reilly, A.B. |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Langford, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Aug-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 17, 1925 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
