Case Number: 4272

Leeb, Arthur A. - Age 23 - Shot to death in rear of 508 W. Chicago Ave. during a quarrel over a dice game. On 11/10 Coroner recommended arrest of Tony Scafiodi "and 3 unknown men." 38 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 20, 1916
Date of Death October 20, 1916
Address 508 W. Chicago ave
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in rear of 508 W. Chicago ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in rear of 508 W. Chicago ave.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Leeb, Arthur
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race White

Defendant

Name Scafiodi, Tony
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 10, 1916
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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