Case Number: 2117
Rudnek, August, 28 yrs., fatally shot (died in Co. Hosp.) in yard at 1115 Frank St., by Officer F. Kline who fired into the ground to scare him from threatened attack and bullet struck a stone and glanced off striking Rudnek in the leg. 21st Prect. - Off. Kline exonerated by Coroner. 9/24/10.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 21, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 21, 1910 |
| Address | 1115 Frank St. |
| Location Description | At 1115 Frank St. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At 1115 Frank St. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Rudnek, August |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Kline, Officer F. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 12, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
