Case Number: 10232
Jagla, Leonard T. - Age 31- Patrolman - Shot to death at 8:25 AM, 9/4/28, by one of three bandits whom his squad discovered in the act of robbing a cigar store keeper at 905 So. Kedzie Ave. Jagla covered the rear door thru which the bandits made their break for liberty and was shot four times. One of the men, Maurice Luce, was captured, and on 9/12/28 held to the G.J. without bial by Judge Trude. The coroner recommended the arrest of joe Hendricks, alias Robt. Henderson, alias Robt. Corwin and one James Nolan. 23 Dist. Jas. Nolan brought back from Houston, Tex. And turned over to the Sheriff on Cor. Mitt. 12/15/28 - Nolan and Luce to 14 years in Joliet Pen., each. - Williams.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 4, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 4, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 905 So. Kedzie Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 905 S. Kedzie Ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | officer killed during apprehension |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | 905 S. Kedzie Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Jagla, Leonard T. |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Luce, Maurice |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman on duty, on street, beat |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Williams |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 12, 1928 |
| Date of Sentence | December 15, 1928 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
