Case Number: 3664

Gentile, Dominick. 40 yr. shot dead in front of 1037 Newberry Ave. by his sister in law, Propass Columbo who was arrested. 21 Pct. Exonerated by Coroner 12/26/13.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 21, 1913
Date of Death December 21, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1037 Newberry Ave
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in front of 1037 Newberry Ave
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Domestic violence
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in front of 1037 Newberry Ave
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Gentile, Dominick
Age 40 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Italian
Related by Blood or Marriage Other-in-law relationship

Defendant

Name Columbo, Propass
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Other-in-law relationship

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision December 26, 1913
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

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