Case Number: 4441
Mikutos, Charles - Age 28 - Shot to death in his saloon at 4426 So. Ashland Ave. in quarrel with Stewart P. Moss, who was on 6/22 exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 20, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 20, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4426 S. Ashaland Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mikutos, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Moss, Stewart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 22, 1916 |
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| 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 |