Case Number: 4489
Mastrofsky, Edward - Age 23 - Fatally shot 4/25 at 1146 E. 47th St. by Officers Claus, Christiansen and Corda, when he attempted to escape arrest when caught trying to dispose of a load of stolen auto tires. Officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 5th Pct. Apr. 13 - Maloney - Daniel. - See Below.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 25, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 26, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1146 E. 47th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mastrofsky, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Claus, Christiansen & Corda |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-May-18 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 25, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
