Case Number: 4137
Kozulawska, Stalla, Age 8 - Shot to death in doorway of home, 1344 W. 49th Pl. by Wm. Dolatkowski who was shooting from a window of his home. On Jan. 14 Dolatkowski was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 19th Pct. - 11/2/20 Died - cause dated - Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 13, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 13, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1344 W. 49th pl. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | In doorway of home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In doorway of home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Kozulawska, Stella |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Dolatkowski, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| 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 | January 14, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant died prior to trial |
