Case Number: 2976
Boca, Peter, 23 yrs. fatally shot Jan. 27 at 56th and Justine St. by Clarence McSweeney, Police operator who he tried to rob. 17 Pct. McSweeney Exonerated.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 27, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 27, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 56th & Justine St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Boca, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | McSweeney, Clarence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
