Cop Killing Re-Enactment
Identifier
F.2012-03-0354
Date Of Production
1956
Abstract
Seventeen year old soldier Donald Lawrence answers questions about fatally shooting Detective Lyons Kelliher and wounding Officer William Derrig at a Chicago nightclub. Officer Julian Ford is then interviewed about the case.
Description
Surrounded by a large group of reporters and policemen, Donald Lawrence is asked to re-enact his confrontation with Detective Lyons Kelliher and Officer William Derrig at a jazz club at 2801 Warren Avenue on January 25, 1956. Revolver in hand, he describes being frisked by Officer Derrig and shooting Detective Kelliher twice. He says he purchased the gun for $69 in Colorado Springs, and is then handcuffed as the crowd disperses. Officer Julian Ford then describes receiving an anonymous telephone call identifying the suspect.
Run Time
3 min 4 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
100 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positive Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Lawrence, Donald (is participant)
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