Case Number: 3475
Dietrich, C.C. - Age 40 - Auditor of Windsor Furniture Co. - Shot to death in office of the company, 1420 Carroll Ave., by Officer Frank Lorenz, who mistook him for a safe-blower when he found him unlocking safe after closing hours. On 6/17/20 Lorenz was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 6, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 6, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1420 Carroll Av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | office of Windsor furniture Co.; 1420 Carroll |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | office of Windsor furniture Co.; 1420 Carroll |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Dietrich, C.C. |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Lorenz, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 6-Jun-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 17, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
