Case Number: 9214
Voss, Henry - Age 18 - Fatally shot 11:20 PM, 1/24/25, in the rear of 526 N. Paulina St., by Patrolman Wm. Doyle, after he had committed a robbery. On 2/5/25 Doyle was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 24, 1925 |
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| Date of Death | January 26, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 526 N. Paulina St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | rear of 526 N. Paulina St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of 526 N. Paulina St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Voss, Henry |
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| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Doyle, William |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| 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 | February 5, 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 |
