Case Number: 3052
Brotke, Joseph, age 30 - Shto to death at Brigham & Dean Sts., by Officer F.C. Fraser, who on Jan. 28th was exonerated by the Coroner. 33d Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 27, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 27, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Brigham & Dean Sts |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | shot to death |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | shot to death |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Brotke, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Fraser, Off. F.C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 28, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
