New Britain herald., 1929-01-10
HOLDS BOYS PHOTO,
GIRL SHOOTS SELF
Parole Breaker Attempts Suicide
in Bristol Police Station

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Of a friend, Edward johnson. In her
lett hand and . heavy 81 calihre
Colt police special in her right.
Evelyn King. 1s. Of Manchester. N.
H.. sent a bullet crashing through
her left side a few inches below the
heart shortly before o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon while alone IN the
prosecuting attorneys room at po-
lice headquarters. The revolver
had been taken by the girl from the
gun case against the wall OF the
room, in which were stored riot
guns and the weapons Of the regu-
lar members Of the department.
The bullet passed through the girls
body, then through the office wall
end penetrated the steel locker of
Policeman Edward O'Connor in an
adjoining room. 1t was later found
on the floor OF the locker. The
weapon used was one regularly as
signed to Officer Thomas Mccarthy.
Found Slumped In Chair
On hearing the report. Chief Ern-
est T. Belden. Court Clerk Francis
B. Donnelly and City Attorney Will
liam N. DeRosier. who were in the
front office. rushed into the prose-
cutor's room and found the girl
seated in a chair moaning. The re-
volver was found on the floor near
her feet. DR.. B. b. Robbins. police
surgeon, was summoned. The ply
stefan and Detective Sergeant Daniel
McGillicuddy, who arrived few
moments after the shooting. took
the girl to the Bristol hospital
where an operation was performed
by Drs. NJ. d. Brennan and w. H.
Flynn. 1t was found that the bullet
had made six openings in the intes-
tines, necessitating the removal Of
three inches OF intestines. No large
blood vessel was punctured and un-
less peritonitis sets In, 1t Is possible
that the girl may recover. according
to DR.. B. B. Robbins. At 1880
o'clock this morning the floor nurse
stated that the chances OF recovery
were mot so good"
Played Ukulelc Before Shooting
About one-half hour before the
suicide attempt, the girl was appar-
entity in good spirits and was strum-
ming a ukulele. 4 large pile Of
sheet music was In the chair beside
her and in another chair her suit
case was lying open. On top OF
her clothes were a number Of reli-
gious pamphlets. Her hat and coat
were laid across the music.
On Parole
Miss King was arrested by On
GERS William Thompson and Dewey
Carpenter shortly after midnight
Tuesday in her home at the Bristol
House, where she had been stop
ping since her arrival here about Z
month ago. She was wanted by the
Manchester. N. H.. authorities for
violation Of parole from the State
industrial school Of that city. While
being taken to police headquarters
she informed Officer Thompson that
Che would never 60 back-to Man
chester. The thought Of being again
placed under school regulations is
believed to have prompted the at
tempt to take her own life.
y James NJ. George. superintendent
Of the Industrial school Of Man.
chester. n. r., arrived In the city
late last night, several hours after
the shooting. After being Informed
OF the occurrence. he left at $40
o'clock this morning on the return
trip to Manchester.
Emphasized Lack Of Facilities
That the girl should have been
left alone in a room in which load
ed weapons were stored Is explained
by the fact that in cold weather It
is impossible to heat the woman's
detention room. The furniture in the
room consists Of cot and a mat
tress that, in the opinion OF those
who have viewed it at close range,
would fail to pass even the most
lax sanitary inspection. In fact the
cells used for men exclusively are
luxurious In comparison. 1t Is said
The question OF charging the
present quarters has been discussed
on numerous occasions In the past
but no definite action has ever been
taken. Whether the shooting Of yes
terday will act as a spur in the
matter is a question which will un.
doubtedly be answered when the
board Of police commissioners again
meets.
Came Here Seeking Work
johnson, whose picture the girl
held, Is a factory worker. At the
hospital she said he was a friend
whom she met in New Hampshire
and who wrote to her from Bristol
that there was plenty OF work in
this city. Acting on the information
In the letter she came here. She
said she preferred to end her life
rather than so back and face the
charge OF violating her parole.