Case Number: 11040
Selvatili, Peter � Age 32 � Died from a gunshot wound accidentally received 5:24 PM, 6/16/29 in 3rd fl., 1700 Austin Ave., is home, while struggling with Alberto Politti for possession of a gun. On 7/2/29 Politti was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 16, 1929 |
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| Date of Death | June 21, 1929 |
| Address | 1700 Austin ave. 3rd fl. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in his home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Selvatili, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Politti |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 2, 1929 |
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| 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 |
