Case Number: 919
Hamilton, Lambert, 18 yrs., shot dead by special officer Wm. McInerney, of the C.&A. R. R. near 23d Place. Hamilton was arrested by the officer and resisted and in the struggle the officer's revolver was discharged, killing Hamilton. McInerney was exonerated.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 22, 1896 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 22, 1896 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | none given |
| Location Description | none given 99 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | none given 99 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Hamilton, Lambert |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Wm. McInerney |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
