Case Number: 9004
Sheridan, Joseph � Age 30 � Shot to death at 10:06 PM, in the doorway of 362 -364 W. Chicago Ave., during a pistol duel with Patrolman Edward Garrity, who cought him in the act of robbing two men. On 1/18/26 Garrity was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 16, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 16, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 362-364 W. Chicago |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | in a doorway |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a doorway |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sheridan, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Garrity, Edward (ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | Other |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Jan-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 18, 1926 |
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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 |
