Homicide in Chicago 1870-1930
 
1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s  

CASE OF THE DAY


Case Description

Toprowich, Alter - Age 40 - Fatally injured 11/20/20 at Taylor & Robey Sts., when struck by an unidentified auto truck while pushing his peddlers cart. Arrest of unknown chauffeur recommended by the Coroner. 18 Pct.

Case Number

5350

Circumstances

Date of offense November 20, 1920
Date of death November 20, 1920
Time between offense and death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address Taylor & Robey sts.
Type of location Vehicle
Type of vehicle Defendant's or co-defendant's private vehicle
Location description Taylor & Robey sts.
Type of death Accident
Type of accident Automobile accident
Murder/suicide? Yes
Circumstances description Car accident
Total number of victims 1
Related to Prohibition? Yes

Victim

Name Toprowich, Alter
Age 40 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Employed Yes
Employment Type Employed, unskilled (laborer)
Occupational skill Street peddler

Defendant

Defendant/victim relationship Stranger

Police

Precinct 10
Allegations of police corruption No

Legal

Outcome of coroner's judgement Recommended investigation/arrest
Type of legal decision recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of police corruption No