Case Number: 4541
Marsico, Antonio - Age 47 - Shot to death at his home 2828 So. Wells St., by his 17 year old son, Guy, who was defending himself from assault with razor by his father. On 5/11/20 Guy was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 3, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 3, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2828 S. Wells St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Marsico, Antonio |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Marsico, Guy |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-May-20 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 11, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
