Case Number: 3108
Buza, John - Age 27 - Shot to death at 8332 Houston Ave., by Officer Maurice O'Donnell while resisting arrest after killing his brother Stanley Buza. On 7/16 O'Donnell was exonerated by the Coroner. 8 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 2, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 2, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 8332 Houston Ave |
| Location Description | address |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Buza, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | A noted/known tough |
Defendant
| Name | O'Donnell, Maurice Off |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 8 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 16, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
