Case Number: 4153
Kosek, Frank - Age 32 - Shot to death in shipping room of Altman Candy Co., 1037 W. 12 St.., by accidental discharge of revolver in hands of Joe Silverman who was exonerated by Coroner. 17 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 1, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 1, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1037 W. 12th st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Altman Candy Co. Shipping Room |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Altman Candy Co. Shipping Room |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Kosek, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Silverman, Joe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
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
| 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 |
