Case Number: 1833
Osuchowski, John, trunkmaker, shot dead, Elston Av. and Bradley Sts., by supposed strikers. Several arrests. 33d Prect. John McCarthy identified and held by Coroner's Jury. Peter Bozyoh, Stanley Rudiedy and Peterr Konieczka arrested and held as accessories. On March 27, 1904, Apolonia Starosta, a girl, 14 years old, confessed in Court that her former testimony was false and as she was the principal witness all the above prisoners were discharged on instion of Ass't. States Attorney Newcomer.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 8, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 8, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Elston Av. & Bradley sts. |
| Location Description | Elston Av & Bradley sts. |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | Shot dead by strikers |
| Location | Elston Av & Bradley sts. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Strike or picketing |
Victim
| Name | Osuchowski, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | McCarthy, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Grand jury only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 27, 1904 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
