Case Number: 4553
Mazurka, John - Age 27 - Fatally shot at 25th & Springfield Ave., during a fight, by J.P. Riha, who was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self defense. 19 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 13, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 13, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 25th & Springfield Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | At 25th & Springfield Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At 25th & Springfield Ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Mazurka, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Riha, J.P. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Nov-20 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
