Case Number: 9786
Duffy, Francis - Age 32 - Fatally shot at 1:06 AM, 6/12/28, in alley rear of 6356 Harvard Ave., by Patrolman Edward Farr and Harry Schmidek, who fired at three men in a roadster who had tried to assault a Yellow Cab chauffeur. On 6/29/28 the coroner pronounced it accidental and exonerated the officers. 15 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 12, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 6356 Harvard Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Alley rear of 6356 Harvard Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Alley rear of 6356 Harvard Ave |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Duffy, Francis |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Farr, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 29, 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 |
