Case Number: 3829
Hutchinson, Ambrose, Age 14 (Col.) - Fatally shot 2/10/15 at 4056 Federal St., while in act of burglarizing store of Martin Psik (who shot him) who was on 2/17/15 exonerated by the Coroner. 11th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 10, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 12, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | store of defendant |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | store of defendant |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hutchinson, Ambrose |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Psik, Martin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 17, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
