Case Number: 3645

Gildersleeve, Edw. 13 yrs. fatally shot June 16th at 54th & Western Ave. by one of 3 boys named, Edw. Rossberg, Henry Meyer, and Wm. Moll who were arrested and on 6/27/12 held 2000.00 bonds each by Judge Heap for Manslaughter. 17 Pct. 7/1912. No bills all three cases.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 16, 1912
Date of Death June 27, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 54th and Western Ave
Location Description 54th and Western Ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 54th and Western Ave.
Number of Defendants 3
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Gildersleeve, Edw.
Age 13 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Rossberg, Edw.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Jewish
Race White

Police

Precinct 17
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 3

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision June 27, 1912
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Heap
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision June 27, 1912
Date of Sentence July 19, 1912
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for manslaughter
Outcome of Trial Stricken off

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