Case Number: 1423
Mogel, John, janitor of Bohemian Catholic Church, Desplaines and Dekoven Sts., shot dead at that place by Officer Peter Soergel, of W. 12th St. Station, who fired at a crowd who were assaulting him, accidentally hitting Mogel. Off. Seorgel was exonerated by Coroner's Jury, Jan. 10, 1883.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 9, 1883 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 9, 1883 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Desplaines & Dekoven sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | Bohemian Catholic Church |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Bohemian Catholic Church |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Mogel, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, unskilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Soergel, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
