Case Number: 4662

Okon, Les. 18 yrs. Neck broken after being struck with fist, by Paul Laskowski at N.E. Corner 49th St. & Hermitage Ave. - Laskowski held by Coroner for manslaughter 9/22. 20 Pct. Oct. 1914 No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 21, 1914
Date of Death September 21, 1914
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address N.E. corner 49th & Hermiage
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Okon, Les
Age 18 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, eastern european

Defendant

Name Laskowski, Paul
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 22-Apr-14
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 22, 1914
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision October 15, 1914
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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