Case Number: 4246

Los, Louis - Age 29 - Shot Jan. 21st at 1713 W. Chicago Ave., by Frank Powysenski who caught him burglarizing his shoe shop - Powysenski exonerated by the Coroner 2/2/15 - 32nd.



Circumstances

Date of Offense January 21, 1915
Date of Death January 21, 1915
Address 1713 W. Chicago ave.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description 1713 W. Chicago, defendant's shoe shop
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Gang Killing
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 1713 W. Chicago, defendant's shoe shop
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Business Other place of business
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Los, Louis
Age 29 years
Gender Male
Race White

Defendant

Name Powysenki, Frank
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White
Business Owner Store or shop
Employed Yes
Employment Type Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.)
Killed While Protecting Property Protecting a drug store
Occupation/ Skill Store owner, hotel owner

Police

Precinct 32
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 2, 1915
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