Case Number: 4433
Meyers, Joseph - Age 26 - Fatally shot 4/6/16 while in act of burglarizing store rooms of Atlas Brewing Co., 2106 Blue Island Ave., by Frank Kolar who on 4/14/16 was exonerated by the Coroner. 23 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 6, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 6, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2106 Blue Island Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | inside store rooms |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | inside store rooms |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Liquor store |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Meyers, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kolar, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Jun-24 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 14, 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 |
