Case Number: 3737
Greckewicz, Frank - Age 16 - shot May 6, 1918 by Boleslaw Macewicz who caught him stealing pies from his porch. On 1/9/19 Macewicz was exonerated by the Coroner. 10 pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 6, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 6, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | porch |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | porch |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Greckewiez, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Macewicz, Boleslaw |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Police
| Precinct | 10 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 9, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
