Case Number: 4039
Jedlicka, John - Age 26 - Shot to death in rear of 3817 Parnell Ave., by officer M.J. Kelly whom he threatened with a revolver when overtaken after attempting to escape arrest. Kelly was exonerated. 15 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 10, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 10, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3817 Parnell Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in rear of 3817 Parnell Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of 3817 Parnell Ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jedlicka, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kelly, M. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
