Case Number: 3327
Carbo, Joseph - Age 19 -Fatally shot June 13th in front of 820 W. Adams St., by Charles Christoff, who, on 7/6/20 was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 13, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 13, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 820 W. Adams st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 820 W. Adams st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 820 W. Adams st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Carbo, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Christoff, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 6, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
