Case Number: 4543
Micka, Charles - Age 25 - Fatally shot 5/16/20 at N.E. Corner of 21st and Fisk Sts., by Joe Begouska, who was held by the Coroner on 5/27/20. 17 Pct. 2/9/21 - Acquitted - Thomson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 16, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 16, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 21st & Fisk St |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | NE corner of 21st & Fisk St |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NE corner of 21st & Fisk St |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Micka, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Begouska, Joe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 17-May-20 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 27, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Thomson |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 9, 1921 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
