Case Number: 3401
Dura, Louis - Age 26 - Fatally shot on May 22d in vicinity of Grand and LaSalle Aves. while attempting to burglarize a store, by Dr. Herman C. Runyan, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 37 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 22, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 22, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Grand and LaSalle Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Grand and LaSalle Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Grand and LaSalle Ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Dura, Louis |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Runyan, Herman Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Aug-15 |
| 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 |
