Case Number: 4163
Karno, alias Korzeniewski, Tony - Age 34 - Shot to death in rear of Northwestern Grain & Malt Co., Bloomingdale and Kenton Ave., by watchman Wm. Erikson, who was held by the Coroner. 6/12/19, for Mansl. 27 Pct. 12/29/19 - Nolle Prossed - Pam.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 12, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Bloomingdale & Kenton ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | rear of Northwestern Grain & Malt Co. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of Northwestern Grain & Malt Co. |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Karno, Tony (Korzeniewski) |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Erikson, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Jul-19 |
| 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 | June 12, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Pam |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 29, 1919 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
