Case Number: 10876

Ricci, Carmella, Vacchiano - Age 34 - Died from a gunshot wound received 12/30/27 while walking in front of 1458 W. Taylor St., when struck by a stray bullet fired from a 22 calibre rifle in the hands of a 16 yr. old boy, Frank Pitlo, who, on 7/14/28, was exonerated by the Coroner. 16th Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 30, 1927
Date of Death July 5, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address 1458 W. Taylor St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in front of
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in front of
Type of Accident Accidental shooting

Victim

Name Ricci, Carmella, Vacchiano
Age 34 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Italian

Defendant

Name Pitle, Frank
Age 16 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 16
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 14, 1928
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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