Case Number: 10494
Manzel, John - Age 23 - Died from a gunshot wound received 8:05 AM, 1/8/28, in a public garage at 2538 W. Chicago Ave., while Robt. Eggebrecht was showing him an automatic pistol which was accidentally discharged. On 1/16/28 Eggebrecht was booked for manslaughter but on 1/26/28 he was exonerated by the Coroner and discharged by Judge Padden on 2/24/28. 30 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 8, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 16, 1928 |
| Address | 2538 W. Chicago ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | public garage |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | public garage |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Manzel, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Robt. Eggebrecht |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Sep-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 26, 1928 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Padden |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 24, 1928 |
| Outcome of Trial | Dismissed |
