Case Number: 4592
McLaughlin, John - Age 35 - Fatally shot 11/22/20 in front of 668 W. Roosevelt Rd., by special officer Samuel Jurecki, alias Jurick, of the West Side Patrol, when he and another man refused to move along when ordered to do so. Jurecki claimed deceased attempted to assault him. On 11/22/20 Jurecki was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 1/11/21 Acquitted - Pam.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 22, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 22, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 668 W. Roosevelt Rd |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of 668 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of 668 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McLaughlin, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Jurecki, Samuel, "Jurick" |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Nov-20 |
| 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 | November 22, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Pam |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 11, 1921 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
