Case Number: 10969

Sakalauskas, Jos. � Age 41 � Fatally shot at 10:30 PM, 3/28/28, in front of his home, 4829 Nevada St., by two unknown men when about to enter his home. Deceased, a small-scale bootlegger, apparently had some dealings with his assailants. 31 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 28, 1928
Date of Death March 29, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address 4829 Nevada st.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description In front jof his home
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional manslaughter
Characteristics victimhad some dealings w/ the assailants
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon fatally shot
Motive killed by 2 unknown men -- victim was a "small - s
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide No
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Excessive Violence Excessive or extreme use of force
Location In front jof his home
Prohibition Related Indicators victim was a small time bootlegger
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Sakalauskas, Joseph
Age 41 years
Gender Male
Race White
Employed Yes
VictimEmploymentType Outside labor force (incl. criminals)
Ethnicity Greek
Occupation/ Skill Other, outside labor force, inmate

Defendant

Gender Male

Police

Precinct 39
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 22-Sep-15

Legal

Allegations of Police Corruption No

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