Case Number: 11123
Sodieraj, Alex - Age 15 - Burglar - Fatally shot at 2:40 PM, 9/12/30, while running away, east in Ogden Ave., near the Juvenile Home, attempting to escape from Patrolman Michael J. Mullins of the 8th Dist. Deceased was being taken to the home and while gong up the stairs in Mullins' custody, tripped him, causing him to fall, and then ran. Mullins fired at him but not with the intention of inflicting a fatal wound. On 9/13/30 Mullins was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it accidental. 23 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 12, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 12, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | east Ogden ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | east Ogden Ave near juvenile home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | east Ogden Ave near juvenile home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Sodieraj, Alex |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A known thief |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Mullins, Michael J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 13, 1930 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
