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Case Description
Lusk, Joseph, 5 years old, fatally shot, supposed accidental, 23d Prect., by John Susek, who was arrested and held to C.C. Oct. 24, by Judge Tuthill in bonds of $800. Lusk died in County Hospital. Susek was found guilty of assault and fined $100 and costs, May 12, 1900, by Judge Waterman.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
October 6, 1899 |
| Date of death |
October 6, 1899 |
| Type of death |
Accident
|
| Type of accident |
Accidental shooting
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Total number of defendants |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Lusk, Joseph
|
| Age |
5 years
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Other, eastern european
|
| Name of hospital where victim was taken |
County Hospital
|
Defendant
| Name |
Susek, John
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Other, eastern european
|
Police
| Precinct |
23
|
| Total number of defendants arrested |
1
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Bailset |
Yes
|
| Charges against defendant |
Intentional manslaughter
|
| Trial Judge |
Waterman
|
| Type of legal decision recorded |
Coroner, trial
|
| Outcome of trial |
Guilty of other non-homicide offense
|
| Date of sentence |
May 12, 1900 |
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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