Case Number: 9194
Unknown Italian - Age 37 - Shot to death 4:15 PM, at Adams and Loomis Sts., by West Park Patrolman Martin S. O'Neal, from whom he broke away after being placed under arrest for impersonating an officer. On 9/10/25 O'Neal was exonerated by the Coroner. 19th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 3, 1925 |
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| Date of Death | September 3, 1925 |
| Address | Adams & Loomis Sts |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Adams & Loomis |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Adams & Loomis |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Defendant
| Name | O' Neal, Martin S. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 10, 1925 |
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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 |
