Case Number: 10350
Kelly, Andrew � Age 57 � Shot to death in front of 5753 So. Bishop St., by Patrolman Anthony Scheid, at whom he fired a shotgun after being driven out of his home by tear gas bombs which the police threw in. Kelly was moonshine crazy and had barricaded himself in his home while resisting arrest. On 7/8/29 Scheid was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 8, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 8, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5753 S. Bishop St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 5753 S. Bishop St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | victim killed resisting arrest |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | vict. Shot at police after being driven from his h |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 5753 S. Bishop St. |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Kelly , Andrew |
|---|---|
| Age | 57 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Scheid, Anthony |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Jul-29 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 8, 1929 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
