Case Number: 3294
Couch, George - Age 23 - Shot to death at Kedzie & Grand Aves. by Special Officer Anton Naiokus whom he attempted to rob. Naiokus was exonerated by the Coroner. 24 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 23, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 23, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Kedzie & Grand Aves. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Kedzie & Grand Aves. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Couch, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Naikos, Anton |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Jan-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | 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 |
