Case Number: 4152
Kvapil, George - Age 35 - Shot to death at 513 W. 13th St., by Officer Harry Miller of 17 Pct., immediately after committing a payroll robbery. Miller was exonerated. 17 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 24, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 24, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 513 W. 13th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 513 W. 15th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 513 W. 15th st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kvapil, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Miller, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Mar-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | 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 |
