Case Number: 1620
Melia, Patrick, police officer, 20th Prect., shot and killed with a shot gun at Santa Fe R.R. tracks, 49th St. and Lawndale Av., by person unknown. 20th Prect. Steve Zacek arrested and confessed to the killing. He committed suicide in 19 Pct on 5/19/10 by hanging. He implicated three others - two of whom are arrested. Joe Pribela and Steve Arth held as accessories. 5/25/10 - Joe Flash wanted ###########. 10/25/10 - Case against Flash abated - deal.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 27, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 27, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Santa Fe R.R. tracks - 49th and Lawndale |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Santa Fe R.R. track, 49th st. & Lawndale Avenue |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Shotgun |
| Weapon | shot and killed with a shotgun |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Santa Fe R.R. track, 49th st. & Lawndale Avenue |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Melia, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Zacek, Steve |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
