Case Number: 3687
Gruzietske, Stanislaw - Age 30 - Fatally shot at Elizabeth & Fry Sts. by Officer John J. Corcoran during scuffle in which the officer attempted to disarm him. 12/27/15 Corcoran exonerated by the Coroner. 32nd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Elizabeth and Fry Sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Elizabeth and Fry Sts. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Elizabeth and Fry Sts. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Gruzietske, Stanislaw |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Corcoran, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 27, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
