Case Number: 9643
Canty, Leo - Age 30 - Fatally shot 8:25 PM, 1/28/28, at the N.E. corner of 47th & Halsted Sts., by Patrolman Thos. M. Lowery. Canty had an argument over fare with a street car conductor in which Lowery took a hand. Canty knocked Lowery down and tried to disarm him and was shot. On 2/21/28 Lowery was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced the shooting accidental. 18 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 28, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 29, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 47th and Halsted |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | NE corner of address |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NE corner of address |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Canty, Leo |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Lowery, Thos M |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Jan-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 21, 1928 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
