Case Number: 4432
Macaluso, Frank - Age 23 - Shot to death at 823 Townsend St., (in yard) by private watchman Oscar J. Olson whom he and another man had assaulted. 4/21/16 Olson exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 19, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 19, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 823 Townsend st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 823 Townsend st. in a yard |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 823 Townsend st. in a yard |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Macaluso, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Olso, Oscar |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Jul-23 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 21, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant exonerated |
