Case Number: 3725
Gustafson, Charles - Age 51 - Fatally shot Dec. 8 at his home 217 W. 53rd St. by his son Albert, who on 12/27 was exonerated by the Coroner. 19th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 8, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 8, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 217 W. 53rd St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at his home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at his home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Gustafson, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Gustafson, Albert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 27, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
