Case Number: 11158
Tonaich, Nick - Age 13 - Died from a gunshot wound received 5/30/28, in basement of 543 N. Harding Aves., when accidentally shot with a 22 calibre rifle in the hands of another boy, Charles Dutton, also 13 years old, who, on 6/6/28, was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 30, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 543 N. Harding Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in the basement 543 N. Harding Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in the basement 543 N. Harding Ave |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Tonaich, Nick |
|---|---|
| Age | 13 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Dutton, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 13 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 6, 1928 |
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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 |
