Case Number: 9965
Graham, Walter C. - Age 25 - Bandit - Accidentally shot to death at 9:50 PM, 1/22/28, in rear of 1602 W. 47th St., by Special Officer Arthur Bedard, who had placed him under arrest for attempting to rob the cashier�s of the People�s Theatre at 47th St. and Marshfield Ave. In the crush which followed the capture, Bedards gun was accidentally discharged. On 1/23/28 Bedard was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 22, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 22, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1602 W. 47th St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in the rear of the People's Theatre |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in the rear of the People's Theatre |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Graham, Walter C. |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A known thief |
Defendant
| Name | Bedard, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 23, 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 |
