Case Number: 10877

Rodriguez, Apolinor - Age 24 - Shot to death at about 5:30 AM, 7/5/28, in the rear of 218 Alexander St., by a stray bullet fired by some unknown person evidently celebrating the 4th of July. On 7/5/28 the Coroner declared it an accident and made us recommendations. 3 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 5, 1928
Date of Death July 5, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 218 Alexander St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in the rear
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in the rear
Type of Accident Accidental shooting

Victim

Name Rodriguez, Apolinor
Age 24 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Latino, Hispanic

Defendant

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 5-Jul-28

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Florence Kelley in Chicago, 1891-1899

Florence Kelley was the first woman factory inspector in the United States. A resident of Hull House, and a reformer – who refused to be associated with any political party–Florence Kelley lived in Chicago from 1891 until 1899, leading and participating in a variety of projects. Visit our companion site...