Case Number: 4029
Jarnofski, Jacob - Age 45 - Fatally shot 4/3 in front of 1243 N. Wood St. by Officers Schear & Klassen at whom he pointed a revolver when they attempted to arrest him. The officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 3, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 3, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1243 N. wood St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 1243 N. Wood St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 1243 N. Wood St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jarnofski, Jacob |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Schear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| 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 |
