Case Number: 3409
Duczynski, Joseph - Age 47 - Fatally shot 2/19/16 at Eddy Foundry 372 W. Grand Ave., by Edw. Showson, watchman who mistook him for a burglar. 3/11/16. Thowson exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 19, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 19, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 372 W. Grand |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Eddy Foundry |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Eddy Foundry |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Duczynski, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Showson, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Mar-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 11, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
