The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-28
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liquor establishment at lol Richmond
street i'm the right shoulder making
wound go light that the recipient was
not aware of 1t until several hours ar
terward.
When the News reporter called at
the hospital this morning TO inquire af-
ter the wounded men, he was informed
that both were in good condition. In
each case ball is believed 10 have
passed close TO large arteries and il
is not certain what may ensue, but
barring complications setting in, the
men are expected to recover.
Rum is believed to have been the
cause of the shooting for all who know
the parties concerned feel certain that
thera-mas- nothing harsh existing be-
tween Casey and the officers. PATROL
men Kent and Place have been on the
force four and six years respectively
and have patrolled their beat together
for three years. They were well liked
by everybody, Casey includal. and
braver pair of officers do not stand in
shoe leather. This is the verdict all
along the beat of persons who know
them.
Casey has been employed by Asthy
and Barton for several years as watch
man i'm the building on the corner be-
bore good reputation with his em-
ployers and boarded at IA East George
street. He was not known as user
OF intoxicants. but il is stated that he
has been drinking heavily ever since
Christmas. and this morning just be-
fore the ARRAY he was seen by the
officers TO go up Richmond street i'm
company with another man. They re-
turned just before four o'clock. Casey
back to his building. while the other
man went out Richmond street toward
Weybosset street. Casey was not seen
To stagger but he evidently had his gun
ready for action as he passed down
Richmond stret toward Clifford.
Casey, IL Is believed by some. has had
n grudge against Patrolman Kent for
some time. and took this means of Set
tling IL. But officer Place, an eye wit
ness 90 the affair, and one who is with
Kent on that beat. declares that there
was no III feeling between the two men.
They have all been friends for "A long
time. and Casey Is very well spoken of
by all in the neighborhood who knew
him But Casey had been drinking for
several days, and late last night was
observed TO pass up Richmond street
with long stick I'm his hand. With
this stick or club he occasionally
raped ON fences or trees as he passed
them. He was not muttering. Later
he accosted Capt. Mcneil at the fire
station close by. for the first time in
his lifc wishing him good evening.
Dr. Wolf at the hospital stated this
afternoon that both men are compara-
lively comfortable. The ball i'm the case
of Odicor Kent has been located in the
left thigh. apparently quite near the
skin, while the bullet which the officer
put into Casey has not been found.
Casey had certainly been drinking very
heavily. according 60 the surgeon. but
otherwise he has shown no signs Of
mental affection.
When asked " any statement had
been made by either man. DIR. Wolf
replied that nothing furnishing any
clue TO "a motive had been uttered.
Casey several times has asked after the
patrolman's condition. and has not
only expressed qualification when told
that he was comfortable. but has also
given voice 60 a hope that the recovery
would hc speedy. The officer has also
inquired kindly for CASEY. ana u is
plain that nothing but friendly rcla-
tions existed between tho two men,