Case Number: 275
Becker, Herman. 21 ys. old. Fatally shot Feb. 24 at 16th & 42d Av. while in the act of robbery by Frank Vavrock, his intended victim. 25th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 24, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 26, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 16th & 42nd Av. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 16th & 42nd Av. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 16th & 42nd Av. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Becker, Herman |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - thief |
Defendant
| Name | Vavrock, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
