Case Number: 8894
Ramirez, Jose - Age 30 - Shot to death at 11:15 PM, in front of 326 So. Desplaines St., by police officers at whom he fired while resisting questioning as a suspicious person. On 7/2/26 Lt. John P. Ryan, Patrolman Andrew Aitken, Arthur Murphy, Geo. Barker and Kenneth Eby, all of whom fired at him, were exonerated by the Coroner. 19th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 27, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 27, 1926 |
| Address | 326 S. Desplaines st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Ramirez, Jose |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A suspicious character/criminal type |
Defendant
| Name | Ryan, John P. Lt. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 2, 1926 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
