Case Number: 10998
Shingola, Michael � Age 14 � Accidentally shot and fatally wounded at 4:30 PM, 10/25/28, in home of John Penelle, at 1903 W. North Ave. Penelle, also a juvenile, was fooling with a revolver. On 10/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 25, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 25, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1903 W. North ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of John Penelle |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of John Penelle |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Shingola, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Penelle, |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Oct-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 26, 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 |
