Case Number: 4133
Kos, Anton - Age 35 - Fatally shot in rear of 1831 So. Racine Ave. by Joseph J. Siniek, who thought his nephew Ges. Siniek was being held up. On 7/23 J.J. Siniek was held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 7/15/18 Acquitted - Sabath.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 22, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 22, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1831 S Racine |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | rear of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kes, Anton |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Siniek, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Jul-17 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 23, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Sabath |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 15, 1918 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
