Case Number: 3742
Gilmartin, George - Age 34 - Fatally shot 4/21 at N.W. Corner 33rd St. & Hoyne Ave., by Michael Burke, who on 4/1 was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. 16 Pct. 6/9/19 Burke was held to G.J. in $2000.00 by Judge Hazen. 6/14/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Barrett.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 21, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 21, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 33rd ST. and Hoyne Av. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | N.W. Corner |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | N.W. Corner |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Gilmartin, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Burke, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 1, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Trial Judge | Barrell |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 14, 1920 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
