Case Number: 8897
Rachel, Thomas - Age 28 - Colored- Fatally shot at 11:50 PM, 7/18/26, in the rear of 3206 Wabash Ave., by Det. Sergt. Michael P. Naughton, while attempting to escape after he tried to rob Naughton. On 7/23/26 the officer was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 19, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | July 19, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3206 Wabash ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in the rear |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in the rear |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Rachel, Thomas |
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| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Naughton, Michael P. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 23, 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 |
