Case Number: 9263
Walz, Wm. Jr. - Age 17 - Fatally shot 11:40 PM, in the dining room of his home, 2811 So. LaSalle St., by Patrolman Dan Mullane, when he threatened the latter and Officer Trilling with a revolver while they attempted to disarm Wm. Walz Sr. On 12/16/25 Mullane was exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 15, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 15, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2811 S. LaSalle St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of victim |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of victim |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Walz, Wm. Jr. |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Mullane, Dan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 16, 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 |
