Case Number: 3743
Grochall, August - Age 21 - Shot to death in front of 2432 Ridgeway Ave., by A.J. Donal whom he and another man attempted to rob. Donal was exonerated by the Coroner 5/26. 19 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 24, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 24, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2432 Ridgeway Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Grochall, August |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Donal, A.J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Out of city (in IL) arrest |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 26, 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 |
