Case Number: 3390
Dorengowski, Rotta - 35 yrs. - Holdup shot dead at Powell and Milwaukee Aves. in revolver fight with Officers Wienecke & Schultz of 35th, who were exonerated and commended by the Coroner. 35 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 9, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 9, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Powell & Milwaukee Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Powell & Milwaukee Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Powell & Milwaukee Ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Dorengowski, Rotta |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Officer Wienecke |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| 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 | 2 |
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 |
