Case Number: 1916

Pallelo, Guiseppe, 21 yrs., shot dead in yard of 345 S. Jefferson St. by Francesco DeAngelo, a fellow roomer in above No. Occupants say that DeAngelo was showing a revolver, which was accidentally discharged. He escaped. 21st Prect. Arrested in Roden, Ill, and brought to Chicago June 4.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 3, 1903
Date of Death May 3, 1916
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 345 S. Jefferson st.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description yard
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location yard
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Common area of apartment building/complex

Victim

Name Pallelo, Guiseppe
Age 21 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Italian

Defendant

Name DeAngelo, Francesco
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Out of city (in IL) arrest
Date Defendant Arrested 4-Jun-03
Location of Arrest Roden, Ill
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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