Case Number: 4122
Knaperek, alias Knopick, Frank - Age 19 - Fatally shot May 23d at 2318 Blue Island Ave., in vacant store, where he and 5 or 6 other boys were playing dice. Due to accidental discharge of gun in hand of Officer Charles Miller, who on 6/12 was exonerated by the Coroner. 23 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 23, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 23, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 2318 Blue Island |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | vacant store |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | vacant store |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Knaperek, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Miller, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 12, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
