Case Number: 3714
Govanalli, Luciano - Age 22 - Fatally shot 6/3 at 1523 Flournoy St., by his cousin Jim Ruffino, who on 6/20 was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. - 21st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 3, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 3, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1523 Flournoy St. |
| Location Description | 1523 Flournoy St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1523 Flournoy St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Govanalli, Luciano |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Ruffino, Jim |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 20, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
