Case Number: 4342

Matropolis, George. 23 ys. Shot dead in alley north of Burtean Av. bet. Perry and Ashland Aves. by George Burtulas who was arrested. 42 pct. No bill July - Grand Jury.



Circumstances

Date of Offense June 20, 1911
Date of Death June 20, 1911
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description alley north of Burteau ave. bet. Perry & Ashland a
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Location alley north of Burteau ave. bet. Perry & Ashland a
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Matropolis, George
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Greek

Defendant

Name Burtulas, George
Gender Male
Ethnicity Greek
Race White

Police

Precinct 42
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder