Case Number: 4149
Kowalczyk, John J. - Age 20 - Fatally shot Dec. 7 at Robey St. & Augusta St. by Sergt. Hughes of 24 Pct. while resisting arrest after he had threatened to shoot the patrons in a saloon. Hughes was exonerated by the Coroner. 24 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 7, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 7, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Robey st. & Augusta st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Robey st. & Augusta st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Robey st. & Augusta st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Koujalczyk, John J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Hughes, (Sergt.) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Dec-18 |
| 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 |
