Case Number: 3321

Cech, Frank - Age 46 - Found dead ( shot in the back) about 70 feet north of Fulton St., on east side of Sangamon St., having been murdered by some unknown person or persons whose arrest and holdover were recommended by the coroner. Motive unknown. 21 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 7, 1920
Date of Death March 7, 1920
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 70ft north of Fulton st. on east side of Sangamon
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics found dead ( shot in back)
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon shot in the back
Motive Motive unknown
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 70ft north of Fulton st. on east side of Sangamon
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Cech, Frank
Age 46 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, eastern european

Defendant

Police

Precinct 35
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 11-Mar-30

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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