Case Number: 4648
Orrann, William. 23 ys.Shot dead on Mosprat St. bet. 32 Pl. & 32d St. by Stan, Res., Andrew, and Lawrence Skowvonski, who were arrested. Held by Coroner 10/31/11. 6 prect. 1/26/12 - Acquitted - Kersten. Nov. 1911 - No bill G.J. 1/25/12 Acq. - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 29, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 29, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Mosprat st. bet, 32nd Pl. and 32nd 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 | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Orrann, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Skowvonski, Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Apr-12 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 31, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 15, 1911 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
