Case Number: 8933
Ross, Joe -Age 37 - Fatally shot at 11 AM, 9/24/27 in front of #8 So. Dearborn St., while attempting to escape from Spec. Off. John MacKenzie, following an unsuccessful attempt to case a forged check at the First Trust & Savings Bank. On 9/27/27 MacKenzie was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 24, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 24, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 8 S. Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 8 S. Dearborn near a bank |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 8 S. Dearborn near a bank |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Ross, Joe |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | MacKenzie, John (Ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | Other |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 27, 1927 |
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| 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 |
