Case Number: 4031
Junaitis, James - Age 19 - Shot to death in front of 1702 W. 44nd St., by Officer Harry Craig of 14 Pct. at whom he drew a revolver when officer crossed street to question him. Craig was exonerated by the Coroner. 14 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 18, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 18, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1702 W. 44th 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 1702 W. 44th St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 1702 W. 44th St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Junaitis, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Craig, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
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 |
