Case Number: 3486

Dzendzera, alias Ginger, Peter - Age 46 - Fatally shot 12/24 at 2704 Archer Ave., by Thomas Coolahan, who escaped. On 1/11/21 Frank Douglas and Joseph O'Malley were held by the Coroner who also recommended arrest of Coolahan. 15 Pct. 3/16/21 Coolahan arrested and on 3/17 turned over to Sheriff on indictment. 3/28/21 all three cases stricken off - Frand. 9/8/21 all three cases reinstated - Scanlon. 9/14/21 all three cases s/o - Scanlon.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 24, 1920
Date of Death December 24, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 2704 Archer Av
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 3
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Dzendzera, Peter (Ginger)
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Known to Chicago Police as A noted/known tough

Defendant

Name Coolahan, Thomas /Douglas, Fra
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 11-Jan-21
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 3

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision January 11, 1921
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Murder was cause of death
Trial Judge Scanlon
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence March 28, 1921
Number of Times Case Stricken Off 6
Outcome of Trial Stricken off

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