Case Number: 18
Arkezewski, John, fatally shot by Officer Walczyieski, of the 33rd Prect., who was arrested and held, but finally acquitted.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 30, 1894 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 30, 1894 |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot by officer |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | fatally shot?rrested & held but finally acquitted |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Arkezewski, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Officer Walcyieski |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| 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
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
